Losing weight has been a constant battle for a lot of people especially those who are doing it for the wrong reason. Keeping the motivation and sustaining the drive may sometimes be harder than the process of losing weight itself. Sometimes the best way is to be realistic of your goals so you could see consistent results. Here are some of the tricks that you can do to shed off excess weight.
1. Forget the deadline.
Deadlines only make the process frustrating. Instead of focusing on lifestyle change, everything is diverted to achieving your ideal weight on a certain deadline even if it means cheating your way through it. Losing weight naturally and in a healthy way will take you some time and if you want to maintain your ideal weight for a long time, it should be a complete lifestyle change. Stop rushing yourself because you may achieve the weight goal but because the process wasn’t right, the weight you have lost is more likely to come back.
2. Be determined, patient and committed.
There may be days that as if your hardwork is not paying off but don’t give up. It is normal to reach the stage of plateau. Almost everyone who has been in a weight loss program has experienced this but this does not mean that you’re wasting your time and effort. Keep up with your weight loss routine and soon enough, the amazing changes will manifest.
3. Find a good trainer or weight loss partner.
You may hire a professional gym trainer to help you with your workout and for you to achieve the kind of body you want. Also, find friends or gym buddies who are taking the weight loss journey just like you. Help motivate each other and celebrate your small weight loss achievements together. This will keep you on track and will make you more excited to go to the gym and to maintain your diet.
4. Take baby steps.
Take it one day at a time. The weight you gain was accumulated by several weeks and months of unhealthy lifestyle which means you cannot lose it overnight. Keep realistic goals and take small steps. Do not make drastic changes because there’s a chance that your body may not handle it well.
5. Do not lose your motivation because you had one bad day.
One bad workout day is better than no workout at all. If you slip and deviate from your diet, that’s fine. Start again. One mistake should not stop you from getting the body you want. Learn from your mistake and try hard not to do it again.
Losing weight and achieving the body you dreamed of is not an easy feat. But with the right process and proper mindset, before you know it you’ll be staring at the best body you can ever have in the mirror.
BDST: 1718 HRS, December 3, 2014
