At times, it is hard to stay motivated. Like many, you may have had a lot of motivation right at the beginning, but found your determination flagging after a bit. This is the time frame that separates the men from the boys (so to speak). What can you do to make yourself as motivated as others you see around you? What are the secrets to other people’s success?
Start the development of your fitness plan by identifying your weight loss goals. Make the decision of whether you want to just lose weight or tone your muscles. Can you distinguish what your ideal body shape would be? Do you want a stronger body that has more endurance and energy?
Seeing your weight loss progress written down may be the motivator you need to stay on track. Implement a weight loss diary in which you can record every Food and beverage you consume. At the end of each day be sure to count up all of the calories you have consumed to ensure you stayed in a healthy range. Keep your weekly weight losses or gains in this journal, as well. Try using graphs to visually represent your progress and help motivate you in your journal.
It is too late to make a decision about what to eat once you are already hungry. Being hungry while making food choices can be counterproductive. However, if you are in a situation where you have to make food choices while you are hungry, try to make good choices. To prevent making poor decisions, keep healthy snacks handy, and put some advance thought into your meal preparations. Don’t hit the fast food joints every day. Pack your lunch instead. Not only does it help you shed pounds, it also saves you money, which is something everyone wants!
The key to losing weight is not just eating the right foods – you also have to exercise regularly. Although some find it fairly straightforward to eat healthily, pursuing a good workout regimen is more of a challenge. Exercising can be way more fun if you find an activity you like or start working out with a buddy. Having a friend along when you exercise is a lot of fun and will help you stay motivated.
If junk food is not handy, you will be far less likely to choose it. You can either hide it from view or just not buy it at all. You are more likely to eat healthy foods if you are surrounded by them.
Try to get your friends to encourage and work with you. Of course, you must lose the weight for yourself, but still, it’s nice to have a cheering section to keep you going. When you are fatigued, irritated or just need some positive reinforcement, it’s great to have friends that you call. Your support system can be a huge help all the way through your weight loss journey.
