Losing weight, eating healthier and becoming more active... while
these sound like common resolutions for the New Year, these goals don't
have to begin January 1st. Making this healthy lifestyle change can be
good any time of the year.
Many people struggle with weight loss
and eating enough of the right types of foods. Finding time for physical
activity is another common challenge a lot of people face. While it can
seem overwhelming at first to make the changes needed for a healthier
lifestyle, chances are you'll love the benefits which often include
increased energy and reduced joint pain.
7 Tips to Help You Succeed at Weight Loss
For
those of you who struggle to find the motivation and energy to succeed
during a healthy weight loss program, here are 7 tips to help you stay
focused.
1. Make a Schedule: Weight loss programs can seem
daunting and intimidating at first, but a schedule can make everything
seem more manageable. Creating lists, plans and scheduling out your
workouts and meals will help you follow an organized and constructed
program. Although planning takes time, this will help you find pockets
of time for weekly workouts and even help you make your lunch and plan
for snacks. Taking a couple minutes to plan ahead will relieve your
stress and keep you focused on the path to success.
2. Reward
Yourself: I'm not talking about with candy... reward your weight loss by
going for a walk, buying a new book, taking a bubble bath or purchasing
a new clothing item... Rewarding yourself with inedible items will keep
your weight loss program move forward successfully. These types of
"treats" help you stay focused on your goals and motivated to reaching
another milestone in your weight loss program.
3. Stay Off the
Couch: I know it may seem unusual, but try watching your favorite TV
shows while walking on a treadmill or doing some yoga stretches.
According the Institute for Medicine and Public Health, the average
person sits in front of the TV for 56 hours a week. This sedentary
lifestyle can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure. Stay on
track by forgoing the sedentary TV time and finding a way to stay active
instead.
4. Eat In: I know, I know. Everyone loves to eat out,
but staying in and fixing your own meals six out of seven nights a week
will help you maintain your nutritional goals. When you eat out all bets
are off. Oftentimes the menu gets a hold of your good decisions and you
wind up with a bucket of fried food in front of your face. Cooking your
own food allows you to stay in control of what goes into your meals and
your mouth.
5. Substitute: Stay on track by substituting fresh
fruits and veggies for your potato chips and sugary snacks. Try swapping
out different exercises as well to avoid getting into a rut or
suffering from an overuse injury. Doing the same physical activities day
after day can become boring, so try mixing up your workouts to keep
things interesting and fresh.
6. Smile: Stay positive! Every day
you should wake up feeling renewed and confident in yourself. Just
because you may not have achieved your weight loss goal yet, doesn't
mean that it is impossible. Having a positive attitude and pleasant
demeanor can go a long way to help increase your motivation.
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