Weight Loss - Five Ways to Stay Motivated

So you've decided that it is time to lose weight. By week 3 you are back to your old habits and your weight loss goals are not being met.

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One thing that can keep you on track is to set specific goals each week.

3. Schedule your exercise
When embarking on a new fitness program, many people go at it whenever the time permits.

So you’ve decided that it is time to lose weight. You’ve started your exercise routine and you are pick healthful foods. Everything is going great for the first week. The second week rolls in reverse and you ditched your exercise routine a couple days and find yourself not paying too much eavesdropping to what you are ordering at the restaurant with your friends. By week 3 you are back to your old habits and your weight loss goals are not stuff met. This is an all too hackney scenario when the aid and abet of our old habits takes hold and our new habits disappear. What happened to that motivation during the first week?

It is possible to get your motivation back so you can meet all your life’s goals. Practicing these 5 steps can help you stay motivated for the long haul.

1. Create a vision.
Have you ever written a commerce plan before? Writing a vision is crucial for the success of your doings and it is crucial for your weight loss plan. Your vision is what you are working towards and how you envision your life. Why do you want to lose weight? You must go after world “I want to lose 15 pounds” or “I want to fit into a size 8”. Go a bit deeper. What will weight loss lure you? For most people it will take in increased energy and worse health. It may even recognize you to participate in something you have been longing to do like run a marathon or go on a back packing trip. These are heart-felt reasons to lose weight that will keep you motivated in the long run. When you start to slide back into your old habits, just ask yourself, is this subdued bringing me closer to my vision?

2. Set goals each week.
One thing that can keep you on track is to set specific goals each week. Sit down at the improvisation of each week and map out some simple goals that you can set for yourself. These don’t have to be huge goals, just simple ones like: I will limit my ice-cream to 1 time this week. Goals help you to stay focused while inconstant habits. Post your goals all over as reminders.

3. Schedule your exercise
When embarking on a new fitness program, many people go at it whenever the time permits. This is a sure-fire way to slip out of the habit. It becomes too easy to let other things in your life switch the priority. Try to schedule your exercise routine the same time each week. For example scheduling your weekly walk Monday – Thursday at 5:30pm helps you to create a habit which will get easier and easier to stick with. Keep your conferment with yourself just like you would a doctor’s appointment. It is just as important!

4. Build your support system
Support comes in all different forms. This may be a walking buddy, group meetings, or professional services. No matter what road you take it is crucial to have your support system in place. This not only keeps you motivated but also helps to keep you accountable. Professional services such as a Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer, or Life tailback can all help to provide sound embassy and strategies to help you reach your goals. There are many wonderful resources out there to provide these kinds of services. cast your support system anyhow each topic: nutrition, fitness, and self-discovery. Even signing up for some free e-newsletters or joining a weight loss message council helps towards erection your support system.

5. When all else fails: the 3-step figurehead promise
Ok. You’ve tried all of the outstanding and your old habits are just too strong of a deterrent. This is when you disavow out the 3-step back trail promise. Make yourself a list of 3 minimum steps you promise to take daily. These steps will differ for each person. The key is they have to be completely easy and doable for you and still work towards your weight loss goals. It could be having a fruit or vegetable with each meal, going for a 10 minute walk, lifting hand weights for 10 minutes, etc. Then, when things start to derail you can consort to do the minimum hinder all you did promise yourself! Make up your 3-step back-up promise so when things aren’t going well you can at least stay somewhat on track with 3 doable steps.

© 2005, Meri Raffetto