You need to plan to keep focused over the length of your weight loss regimen. The first few steps of your journey may have been easy, but you soon find yourself on rockier terrain. How can you have some of the passion and persistence that others seem to have rub off on you? What factors are keeping them motivated and successful?
The first step in weight loss is to set out clear aims. Do you have an idea of how much weight you would like to lose? Is it your goal to slide into a new pair of jeans that are several sizes smaller, or just feel more svelte in the clothes you already wear? Ask yourself whether you want some extra energy, or just to feel like you are in better shape.
Each week, you should chart your progress, so you know if you are improving. Start a weight loss diary, making note of your weight on a weekly basis. Within the journal, create a food log to keep track of all the food you eat each day. You will be more aware of what you are eating since you will be keeping track of it, and this will lead to you making better food selections.
Avoid food shopping when you are hungry. When hunger strikes, it’s easy to fudge our best attempts at healthy eating. To prevent making poor decisions, keep healthy snacks handy, and put some advance thought into your meal preparations. Try bringing your lunch from home to avoid restaurants. Home cooking not only benefits your checkbook, but it also allows you to eat things you want that are actually healthy for you.
Successful weight loss programs need to include both dieting and exercise. Find exercise that you like and do it regularly. If you don’t like the idea of exercise for the sake of it, then integrate workouts into activities you actually like to do. For those times when you get together with friends, plan a neighborhood stroll. If you enjoy dance, why not enroll in one of the many dance classes available? If you like to hike, look for trails you do not know about!
You should keep junk food out of the house so you’re not tempted to eat it. If the food isn’t in your pantry then it won’t show up on your hips. Stock your cupboards and fridge with nutritious foods that you want to eat. Some snacks that are healthy for your include fruits, vegetables and granola bars. Stocking your shelves with sugar laden snacks is a recipe for disaster! Making junk food inconvenient for you to eat will be a boost to reaching your goals.
Above all, remember who you are doing this for – you! However, if you ask friends and family for support, the task will be much easier. Don’t be afraid to ask for a little reassurance. Your friends can help you stay away from temptation and bad choices.
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