OK, so your probably reading this because you've decided to do
something about your weight, but can't get motivated enough to start
making those changes. Well, your not alone. Many people find them selves
waiting for the right time, for the right circumstances to make a
start, but can't seem to find motivation to lose weight.
In this
article I'll share with you three simple ways to keep motivated and
carry the momentum forward to achieve your goal weight. You'll soon
learn that having the right mindset Is everything when it comes to
losing weight and getting fit. So let's get stuck in...
1. Mindset
matters: Most people tend to focus on the more physical side of diet
and exercise, and don't give a thought to what is needed mentally when
the going gets tough. It's the same with any challenge or obstacle you
want to overcome in life. Without the right mindset to start with, your
almost destine to fall at the first hurdle.
Think of something
you've achieved in your life. Some moment when you were totally certain
of the result before you achieved it. Maybe it was in school, during a
sports match or the night you met someone special. A moment when you
excelled beyond all odds.
Before this achievement there must have
been a time when you made the decision to commit, and the thought of
giving up was out of the question. All decisions that make real changes
in life have this unshakable certainty.
I believe that the power
of a single decision can totally change your life. So now's the time to
commit! Be honest with yourself and stop making excuses. Make your
decision to lose wight final, and you'll soon start dropping the pounds
and become the person you want to be.
2. Be Positive & set
goals: We all have a dark side to our minds. That negative voice that
always seems to be there in the background somewhere, telling you
there's no point in trying, You've failed before and you'll fail again.
Try
to replace this voice with a positive massage every time you start to
doubt yourself. Make up a few words like "Enough's enough, I can do
this!" or "This is easy, nothing can stop me!" Well you get the gist of
it...
Also try to visualize yourself in 6 - 12 months time walking
down the street, as the new slimmer you. Your wearing an item from your
new wardrobe, you've achieved your goal weight and your looking
fantastic. This will help you relax and keep you focused on your goals.
Well
planned goals can help convert thoughts into action. Although positive
thinking is essential, you must be realistic about your goal setting
too. Don't expect to lose 10 pounds in a week. This can only undermine
your efforts.
Keep a journal of your goals, your action plan and your progress. This can be fun...
First
off, write down your goals for the next 12 month. Jot down anything
that comes to mind even the silly things. How much wait are you going to
lose? What dress size will you be? Where will you go, what will you do
once you've shed the weight?
And so on...
Next write a plan of
action. How will you achieve your goals? How many calories must you eat
per day to start losing weight? Are there any recipes you'd like to try
to spice up your evening meal or make lunch more exiting?
Also,
write down an exercise schedule and what you need to get started? This
way you can easily track your progress to see if you're meeting your
goals. If you plan to run, how far are you going to run? what time a day
and how many days a week?
It's a fact that by writing things
down, you can not only keep track of progress, but maintain your focus
and motivation. It's also a good idea to write down any thoughts and
feelings your having and congratulate yourself when appropriate.
3.
Get up & do something... Just make a start!: This is my final and
most obvious peace of advice to get motivated for weight loss.
First
of all, there is no such thing as a perfect time, or the perfect
circumstances to start. Don't make the excuse of waiting until after
Christmas, or when you get back from holidays. There's always going to
be someones birthday party around the corner.
By making the
decision to taking action right now, you'll start the ball of momentum
rolling, which will fire endorphins in your brain, giving you a feeling
of well being. You'd better get used to it because you'll have that warm
glow of achievement wash over you after every exercise session, every
time you step on the scales and most of all, when someone you know tells
you how slim your looking.
Sometimes we all need a little help, a push in the right
direction. Rob Davies is a diet and fitness researcher with an obsessive
passion for the weight loss problem.
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