It is sometimes easy to forget what you are losing the weight for. Even though your weight loss goals started easily, you will likely notice your motivation decline as time goes on. You may notice others who are losing weight at a quicker pace and showing more progression. Naturally, you’ll question why they are getting those results, and you aren’t. What are they doing to stay on top of things?
Identifying your goals, whether it pertains to a certain amount of weight lost or physical aesthetics, is the first step to losing weight. Do you just want to shave off those few extra pounds you gained over the holidays, or do you want to fit into clothing that is a size or two smaller than what you currently wear? You should figure out exactly why you want to lose weight. Know what your weight loss goals are. It can be as specific as a set amount of weight you want to lose, or as general as overall fitness.
Keep track of your progress weekly. Hold a record of your progress and update it each week. Your journal should include a food diary so that you can keep track of your daily eating habits. By physically recording what you eat, you will be more self aware and perhaps more discerning in your dietary choices.
If you are too hungry, your ability to make good choices will be reduced and will cause you to eat potentially unhealthy items. Save money and avoid temptation by planning out your meals and bringing them with you before you leave the house. Prepare lunch in advance rather than eating junk food on the go. When you make your own lunch, you can control fat and calorie content, which is often high in restaurant meals. In addition, you can also save money!
A healthy diet alone is not enough to drive real weight loss. Combining exercise with a healthy diet will give you the results you desire. Make your exercise regimen something appealing. Seek out activities that will be fun for you. Find ways to socialize while working out. One excellent way is to join a class that you find interesting and invite your classmates to coffee after class.
Ditch the junk food if you want to avoid it. Hide the food or remove it from your environment completely. Once you fill your life with healthy food, you will find yourself eating it on a daily basis.
Share your plans with others. They can inspire you to truly reach that weight loss goal. Your loved ones can be a great source of inspiration. Look to them for a lift on those days when things aren’t going quite right.
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