You can lose weight if you set your mind to it!
Are you ready to take action to achieve the body of your dreams?
The biggest barrier you face is actually your
self-discipline and willpower.
You may have fallen into a vicious cycle. The cycle starts
with eating a poor diet full of fats, carbs, and processed foods. These are the
kinds of foods that make you feel tired and lethargic all the time. Then,
because your body lacks proper energy, you don't feel much like exercising.
What's the end result?
You end up with a huge loss of willpower and you feel miserable and hopeless.
But there is hope! You can make the change! If you
truly want to lose weight, you first have to build the willpower to make it
happen.
Here's a list of things to consider when boosting your
willpower:
1. Don't
Wait For Something Bad To Happen. Your willpower is within you and you don't
want something bad to happen in order to find it.
- We've
all heard the stories about someone suffering a severe trauma, like a
heart attack, and how that life event leads to a permanent change in their
habits. You don't need this to happen to you in order to get motivated!
2. Watch
Your Portion Size. This is one tip that can allow you to start small. It's
hard to muster up the willpower if you're trying to go from one extreme to
another. Decide that you're going to have the same meal tonight that you would
normally eat - but give yourself a smaller portion size.
- The
trick is to use smaller plates so the plate visually appears full.
3. Give
Yourself A Cheat Day. It'll be an easier transition for you if you allow
yourself some fun once in awhile. Tell yourself that next Saturday you
can enjoy that pizza for dinner or that chocolate cake for dessert. You'll be
less likely to give up knowing that you can eat some pizza next Saturday
instead of "never."
- Your
"cheat" day doesn't mean "over-eat" day.
- Savor
the flavors of your food, even if it means having a smaller piece than
you're used to. Once you've finished your piece, your willpower should
kick in and say "no more!"
4. Take
Photographs. You can motivate yourself to lose weight by taking some self-portraits.
We usually don't have the best idea about how we truly look until we see
ourselves in a photograph. Keep a picture with you and look at it when you feel
like giving up.
- Update
your photo often and compare them as you start to lose weight.
5. Make
A Food List. Write down all the foods you enjoy eating, then evaluate
whether or not these items are healthy. Chances are there are at least some
healthy foods that you actually enjoy eating - such as fruits and vegetables.
Make sure you start buying these foods for your home.
6. Exercise
In Moderation. Adding exercise to your routine can also be a daunting task
if you try to jump in too fast. Nobody is telling you that you need to join a
gym and engage in rigorous workouts if that's not your style. You'll actually
be surprised at how energized you can feel just by taking a 30 minute walk,
three times a week.
Set Small Goals
No matter how you choose to approach your weight loss, it's
important to take small steps and remain in good spirits. Doing
too much, too fast will only set you up for failure. Instead, set small,
manageable goals like one pound per week. By focusing on the smaller, more
attainable goal, you'll actually see results far more quickly.
In the end, remember to reward yourself for a job well
done. After all, you deserve it! Once you have mustered the willpower
to succeed at weight loss, you can succeed at anything in your life!