New fitness and weight loss goals can feel very distant. Beginning a routine is the easy part; the hard part is keeping it up every single day. Is there a reason why that doesn’t happen for everybody? Many people succeed at losing weight and stay thin long after. What is the secret to their success?
First, you need to identify why you want to lose weight. This will help you set specific goals. What results would you like to see from your weight loss? Do you want to be able to wear clothes that are a smaller size? Is there a number you hope to see next time you weigh in? Is your goal just to be healthier?
Seeing your weight loss progress written down may be the motivator you need to stay on track. Keep a log of every single piece of food that you consume in a journal. At the end of the day, add up all the calories you consumed to make sure you are staying on target. Use that same journal to keep track of your weight from week to week. Graphs are very helpful to use in a weight loss diary.
Usually, poor food decisions are due to extreme hunger. Do not wait until you are extremely hungry to eat. Schedule your meals in advance and have snacks on hand. Bring a healthy meal from home instead of going out for lunch. In addition to being low in calories it will also help you save some money. Being very hungry usually results in making poor food choices. Do not wait until you’re to hungry to think before you eat. Always purchase healthy snacks, and if it is a veggie that needs to be prepared, prepare it ahead of time. Plan your meals so they are healthy and have limited calories. Bring food from home instead of eating out. You will save money, and be able to better keep track of the number of calories you are consuming.
Eating right and keeping up to your regular exercise regimen is the best way to lose weight. While it is not necessary to exercise on a daily basis, you should do so several times per week. Make sure to avoid letting your workout routine get stale by constantly mixing things up and adding new exercises. Join a dance club or class, for example, if you already enjoy dancing.
You should keep junk food out of the house so you’re not tempted to eat it. Get it out of your kitchen so you can’t eat it. Put healthy food in there instead, so that you can snack on that when the cravings strike. Fresh fruit and veggies are always good options when considering snacks that are healthy for you. Do not purchase foods, like chips or cookies, that will encourage you to overindulge. By making these types of food extremely inconvenient to snack on the less chance you have of breaking down and eating them.
Have your friends help you meet your goals. Weight loss is ultimately up to you, but it is very helpful to have support from friends and family to help keep you motivated. When you can’t find the motivation to keep going, having supportive friends will help you to carry on.
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