Weight loss is something that so many people are working on every
day, every week, every month and every year. The weight loss industry is
a multi billion dollar industry. People are constantly looking for an
easy solution, a system or even a quick fix. It's a constant battle for
some. Weight loss truly does not have to be a task. Can it be a
challenge? Yes, of course but it can be manageable and something that
fits into your lifestyle easily. Your goals truly can be accomplished if
you go about it the right way. Follow these easy tips that might help
you formulate your weight loss success strategy.
1. Set realistic
goals. This is probably the most important tip! Do not set yourself up
for failure right off the bat by setting completely unrealistic goals.
Instead, set yourself up for success. Set short and long term goals to
assist you in the process. For example, a weight loss goal of 8 lbs in
one month is realistic and a weight loss goal of 24 lbs in 3 pounds in 3
months is also realistic. It is not realistic to set a 50 pound weight
loss goal in one or two months. The average safe weight loss is
approximately 2 pounds in one week. Of course, there will be times where
you will lose more or lose less. You must factor that into your goals
as well as your activity level and lifestyle. It all has to work
symbiotically together.
2. Map out a plan. How will you achieve
your goals? What changes do you need to make in your life in order to
reach these goals? Write down both your short and long term goals. Write
down the changes you need to make. For example, are you currently
working out? If not, you might need to add simple walking for 20 minutes
into your plan 2 - 3 times per week to start. Are you currently eating
healthy? If not, you'll need to figure out how many calories per day you
need to take in to lose weight. Is stress reduction currently something
that's part of your life? If you just answered no, then it's time to
start implementing a stress reduction strategy. Massage, yoga,
stretching, meditation, quiet time and reading are all great ways to
incorporate stress reduction. Map out a clear plan of your goals and the
areas of your life that need to change in order to achieve your goals.
3.
Log it. Let's take your plan one step further and start journaling on a
daily basis. Keeping track of how much water you drink, how many
calories you're taking in and your activity easy day is absolutely key
to reaching your goals. Not only will it help you understand what it
takes to lose weight but it will also help you understand what works and
what doesn't for you. Use your journal as a reference to look back at.
Let's say you had a week where you felt incredible and had a ton of
energy. What did you do that week to feel that way? What did you eat,
how much did you move your body, how much water did you drink, did you
change your routine at all? Ultimately, we want to feel incredible every
single week, right? Use your journal (or online tracker of your choice)
as a guide.
4. Think Lifestyle. Make it work for you! Your
schedule, both fitness and nutrition, must fit into your lifestyle. When
is the best time for you to work out? Make sure your workouts are at a
time that is manageable for you. If you're someone who likes to eat out
quite a bit, find and research healthy restaurants with portion
controlled meals so you can still enjoy the ambiance and experience of a
restaurant with healthy fare. That being said, it's probably a good
idea to balance out time eating out and time eating at home. Also, don't
forget to treat yourself! Have one cheat meal per week to satisfy any
cravings and treat yourself for the great work you're done all week.
Think moderation, not deprivation.
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