Many people are excited when first starting out on a weight loss routine. Sometimes the long term goal just seems too elusive, and the tendency is to give up too soon. How is it that certain people can lose the weight and keep it off? It is easy to believe there is a secret formula at work. What is the secret to this?
First of all, you should set goals for your weight loss. Why do you want to lose weight, what do you hope to accomplish? Would you be happier if you were able to wear smaller clothes? Is there a particular weight goal that you have in mind? Would you just like to build towards a healthier body?
Keep a weekly log based on your weight loss. Don’t forget to make a daily list of everything that passes your lips, no matter how big or small. When you write down what you have eaten, you will feel that you are holding yourself accountable for it. You will feel inspired to continue making healthy choices with food and drink consumption.
Choosing foods after you are already hungry is setting yourself up to fail. Once hunger has taken control of your consciousness it is difficult to resist the urge to eat any food in the immediate vicinity, and this food may not be the healthy choice you require. Schedule your meals and menus in advance, and have snacks on hand to eat when you’re hungry. Bring your lunch with you whenever you get the chance. By doing this you will end up saving money and eating a healthier overall diet.
Exercise is as important as diet when you are trying to seriously lose some weight. To maintain your motivation level, you need to select physical activities that you enjoy doing as part of your exercise plan. Some activities that you may want to try include joining a dance class or sports team, or going for a walk, run or swim with a friend. Make sure you are creative with your exercise endeavors.
When you have a kitchen full of tasty but unhealthy foods, it’s hard to stop yourself from eating them. However, following the same logic, we can determine that when the refrigerator is full of healthy, nutritious snacks, then that is what you will reach for. Make sure your kitchen is stocked with good foods. You must learn self control; stop buying the junk foods that you are addicted to. You may go through some junk food withdrawals but it is well worth it in the long run. Eliminating these junk foods from your pantry and replacing them with healthy choices will help you stop making unhealthy choices.
Make exercise a friendly affair, and ask a buddy to join you. Holding yourself accountable for your workout can be difficult, just as it is easy to find reasons not to workout. You will be able to motivate each other. You can also help each other by giving helpful advice, motivation when needed and encouragement when someone reaches a hump in their weight loss journey.
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