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When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s a good idea to start practicing self-control. It could help you avoid that dreaded overindulgence. However, many people just don’t have the willpower they need to make healthy changes in their lives. That is why here are ten simple ways to build your self-control so that you will have greater composure and stick with your overall health plan:
1. Use a Visualization Technique.
You might have seen the movie where a character has to learn to break out of his visual patterns. The man is hypnotized and told that he will start seeing numbers with an 8 in them. Needless to say, he does start seeing these numbers and is unable to stop when he tries. Visualization techniques can be extremely effective for building your self-control as well. You may want to create a visualization system where you focus on your ultimate goal, such as reaching your weight loss goals or sticking with your diet program, when you are tempted to eat unhealthy food or skip a workout session.
2. Use Breathing Techniques.
One breathing technique that can supercharge self-control is conscious breathing. While you don’t need to focus specifically on your weight, if you want to lose extra pounds, the conscious breathing technique can help you in…
