Losing weight and keeping it off can seem like an unattainable goal. A common pitfall for new exercisers is that they overdo it and then the pain the next day keeps them from continuing. How are some people able to succeed?
Identifying your goals, whether it pertains to a certain amount of weight lost or physical aesthetics, is the first step to losing weight. Consider how much weight you want to lose so you know if you need to get new clothes. Figure out why losing weight is important to you. Do you want to drop a dress size? To reach a specific weight goal? Or maybe you just want to improve your health and energy levels?
Seeing your weight loss progress written down may be the motivator you need to stay on track. Having a weight loss diary keeps you on the right track because you are recording everything you consume. To be sure that you are eating calories within a healthy range count up the totals at the end of each day. You should also use the journal to record how much weight you have lost or gained each week. Try using graphs to visually represent your progress and help motivate you in your journal.
When you let yourself go too long without eating, you will naturally crave foods that are high in calories and fat. This is a primal instinct that is hard to eliminate. Avoid being faced with poor choices unexpectedly by planning your meals and snacks for each day and packing them to take along wherever you go. It is a good idea to bring a lunch with you from home. Not only will eating at home save money, but it will also reduce your calorie and fat intake.
Eating healthy meals and snacks is one part of your weight loss program – frequent exercise is the other. Some people find it easy to change eating habits but have difficulty keeping up with a good fitness plan. However, you can find ways to raise your interest in exercise by tying it together with things you love or inviting friends to join you. If you can do the two together, even better! Start cycling or hiking with a friend or join the same gym.
Very few people follow through, even though they know about it. Remove any trace of fatty foods, sugary treats and high calorie snacks from your cupboards and fridge. When the junk food is not available and readily at hand, you will not be able to just grab some when you are tempted. Instead, make sure you have a lot of healthy options in your pantry, such as fruit, vegetables and nuts. If you get rid of all of the unhealthy choices you will not be able to eat them.
No one can lose weight for you. In order to not get discouraged and lonely, you need to ask your friends and family for their support. You will experience times that will make you feel exhausted or unmotivated. Your friends can help you stay away from temptation and bad choices.
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