It takes 5 years to build a rocket, and 5 minutes to blast into space. In the same way the work you do when you set yourself up for weight loss is no less important a part of the process than deciding what to eat. Being able to tap into and boost motivation for weight loss will stand you in good stead for success and here are some tips to help you along on your weight loss way.
1) Ask yourself why you really want it
This could be to look great on the beach, to wow the family when you all get together, to get back into the dating game looking your best. Whatever it is, there are no wrong reasons as long as they are your own
This could be to look great on the beach, to wow the family when you all get together, to get back into the dating game looking your best. Whatever it is, there are no wrong reasons as long as they are your own
2) Make a weight loss vision board
Fill the board with images that inspire and excite you. Be it that new outfit or the vacation you plan on taking to show off your new beach body. This will fill you with passion that will push you towards your goals.
Fill the board with images that inspire and excite you. Be it that new outfit or the vacation you plan on taking to show off your new beach body. This will fill you with passion that will push you towards your goals.
3) Use a plan that lets you be you
There a plenty of diets but your task is to decide on a nutrition plan (not a diet), just a way of eating that will suit you, your lifestyle and your goals. When you get this right you will be surprised at just how simple and easy it seems.
There a plenty of diets but your task is to decide on a nutrition plan (not a diet), just a way of eating that will suit you, your lifestyle and your goals. When you get this right you will be surprised at just how simple and easy it seems.
4) Get evidence to back your case
Everything from seeing the improvement in the mirror to the new improved fit of your clothes will spur you on. So find proof of your progress, and remind yourself you are winning one step at a time.
Everything from seeing the improvement in the mirror to the new improved fit of your clothes will spur you on. So find proof of your progress, and remind yourself you are winning one step at a time.
5) Dangle a carrot
The carrot wins out over the stick every time. Plan a vacation or a new item of clothing for when you reach your weight loss goal. When you can see it hanging in your wardrobe waiting for you......focuses the mind
The carrot wins out over the stick every time. Plan a vacation or a new item of clothing for when you reach your weight loss goal. When you can see it hanging in your wardrobe waiting for you......focuses the mind
6) Keep it to yourself
Telling others may not be the way to go. People being people tend to resist change, even when its yours, and for the best. This can be de-motivating, particularly in the early stages before you have built a head of steam. So keep it to yourself and let the results speak for themselves.
Telling others may not be the way to go. People being people tend to resist change, even when its yours, and for the best. This can be de-motivating, particularly in the early stages before you have built a head of steam. So keep it to yourself and let the results speak for themselves.
7) Decide where you will donate the clothes that will soon be too big!
In the not too distant future you are going to be in killer shape so get ready for the old to make way for the new you.
In the not too distant future you are going to be in killer shape so get ready for the old to make way for the new you.
Follow these tips and you will have all the motivation you need to keep you focused along your way to weight loss.
By Michael Mukoyogo
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