It’s difficult to stay focused on the reasons you’re working to lose weight. Like many, you may have had a lot of motivation right at the beginning, but found your determination flagging after a bit. This is the time frame that separates the men from the boys (so to speak). 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 the secrets to other people’s success?
What you want to do in the beginning is decide your specific weight loss target. Is it your desire to wear clothes in a specific size? Do you know how much weight you want to lose? Do you want to feel better about yourself, be a healthier person and have more strength overall?
Seeing your weight loss progress written down may be the motivator you need to stay on track. Keep a weight loss diary, and don’t forget to make a note of everything you eat. At the end of the day, add up all the calories you consumed to make sure you are staying on target. Record your weekly weight in the same journal. Try using graphs to visually represent your progress and help motivate you in your journal.
If you let yourself get hungry, you will begin to think with your tummy rather than your head. In order to avoid this from occurring, prepare some healthy food options to take with you when you go out. When you take your lunch you can make much healthier choices than eating out at a restaurant or diner. Packing your lunch gives you control over portion sizes and calories. Given that this option generally costs far less than eating out, it may be that you notice the benefits in your wallet as well as on your scale.
To be successful at losing weight, you’ll need a smart strategy for working out, healthy eating habits and solid goals. Make time to work out a few times during your week so you can be sure you are achieving your physical activity goals. If your schedule makes it impossible to hit the gym every day, then find ways to make your regular activities more demanding. Start riding bikes with friends, play stretching games with your kids, or get out and take a simple walk. Every one of these will help elevate your heart rate and increase your overall level of fitness.
To stop eating unhealthy foods, make it harder to obtain. Remove the temptation by either putting it away and out of sight, or just not buying it in the first place. If you are surrounded by healthy foods, you will choose to eat healthily.
Share your plans with others. They can act as your support system and provide you with advice, encouragement and inspiration when you need it most, helping you stay on the path to achieving your weight loss goals. Get in touch with your friends when you need a little bit of support.
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