Many of us seem to struggle with sticking to a weight loss plan. In beginning stages, it is very easy to be completely motivated to meeting our initial weight loss goals. After a while, your motivation wanes and you cannot push through in your workouts like you used to be able to do. This drop-off is not a sure thing for everyone, though. Achieving weight loss goals and keeping their goal weight is something some people do. How do people maintain their goal weight for so long?
Before you start any weight loss program, determine how many pounds you want to lose. Think about whether you want to lose a few pounds, or whether you want to drop an entire clothing size. Figure out why losing weight is important to you. Know whether your exercise goal is as simple as having higher energy levels, or if you want to fit into smaller clothing.
Check and document your progress on a weekly basis. Create a journal and check your weight weekly. Your journal should include a food diary so that you can keep track of your daily eating habits. Writing down what you are eating will make you more conscious of what you eat.
When you ignore your hunger you set yourself up to make bad choices about which foods to eat. The best thing you can do is keep to a food schedule and avoid this. Arrange your menus and snack foods in advance. Bring your food with you when you leave home. When you can’t be home, pack a lunch. It’s a good choice for not only your body, but also your bank account.
You need exercise and healthy eating habits in order to lose weight. Find a workout you find enjoyable, and perform your workout at 3-4 days each week. When it’s hard to fit exercising into your schedule, incorporate a favorite activity into your workout. Go for a walk or bike ride when you get together with your friends. If dancing is your passion, consider joining a ballroom dancing class which can let try your hand at dances like the foxtrot. Try searching for new trails to hike on if you like hiking.
Do not let other members of your household fill your fridge with bad food choices. At first your family may find it a bit difficult to adjust, but they will come to realize that it is important for all of you to be healthy. Load up the fridge with fruits, veggies and other healthy items. Nobody will have to live without a variety of snacking options. Both adults and kids will benefit from eating fruit. Keep a supply of granola and assorted healthy snacks in your pantry for everyone in your house to enjoy.
See if you can find someone to workout with. If you only have yourself to answer to, you will find it easy to make excuses. When you have a friend in the exercise mix, you’ll tend to be more motivated to persevere through tiredness and frustration. 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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