Tip Of The Week: Secrets To Losing Weight

Good advice is difficult to come by - especially when it comes to healthy eating and fitness tips. To be committed to living a healthier lifestyle is hard — and certainly you will meet challenges every single day. When times get difficult, consult this list of true -and- tried tips from ME, my mentors/motivators who have been there, done that, and succeeded — along with some I researched online during my weight loss journey.

Be Motivated!

This is first thing that is necessary is to stay positive and get rid of all the negative thoughts. Stick affirmations in organizer, on your bathroom mirror even on your office desk to look at as reminders. If you're not keen on daily affirmations, consider sticking a picture of when you looked BEST on your fridge to stop you from late-night eating. You need ask yourself why you want to lose weight. If it is for a short-term purpose (i.e. a reunion, your birthday, a wedding, summer bod, etc.), what will keep the weight off long term? Short-term goals are good, but you definitely need to consider long-term as well, visualize it! — A high school reunion, your child(ren) graduation, your daughter's wedding… don't you want to look your best for those occasions whenever they eventually happen?

 

Get Perspective!

So many times we focus on that one number on the scale. We don't take note to the subtle changes that are occurring to our bodies: Our stomachs getting flatter, waists becoming narrow, hips getting smaller and arms toning. Do not be preoccupied with the scale. Yes, the digit is a reflection of the hard work you have been doing on your body, but it's necessary to also take into consideration how you look and feel. Do your clothes fit you better? Have you build your exercise endurance?  Do you have more energy? These are significant effects too!

 

Get Focused!

Maintaining to a healthy lifestyle is all about keeping your focus. Staying focused is quite simple. Not easy all the time.  It's easy to fall off of the wagon and begin to feel demotivated but the best way to adhere with the programme is to focus on how you feel and how these changes are affecting positively on your health.  Reading healthy stuff, study health, nutrition, and fitness through book or online and using social network sites and forums to connect with healthy living group(s) are good additional support. I am in support of using social sites as a healthy network, but if joining the site(s) is bringing you down — cut out it.

 

Get Moving!

I am all for attainable goal, neither do I advise you to keep your expectations low, but making BIG, unrealistic goals is just putting yourself up for failure. Set short-term targets that you are confident you can achieve. Goals are best way to keep you motivated. Try setting small, achievable goals and working UP from there. For instance: work out for at least 30 minutes, three times a week then the  next week add 10 minutes or add an extra day.

 

Get Support!

Hiring personal trainer is a great way to make you understand exercises and put you on a path on what to do. Personal trainer is a great individual to keep you motivated and hold you accountable. Having a membership with online fitness site for a little fee is another option. A lot of you may not afford a personal trainer or online fitness membership, but surrounding yourself with family and friends who support and encourage you to help you succeed. However, there are some health and fitness sites you can sign up for free to receive daily motivation like radianthealthmag.com, JillianMichaels.com, myfitnesspal.com, shape.com etc.

Get Cooking!

Prepare your meals in a healthy way will help you stick to your calorie count. Plan and shop for your meals and snacks ahead of time. Find a day of weekend where you can set aside some time to prepare meals, that way when a particular week takes a crazy turn, you can still stick with your healthy food.

Create Your Perfect Plate

The formula for weight loss is to eat right not less. Controlling your food portion while maintaining a balanced diet, which nourishes your body, can help you lose weight. How can you control your portion?  Here are some tips to get you started:

• Use a smaller plate than you normally use.

• Serve yourself portion you would normal have, divide the food in halves, eat one half and keep the other in the fridge for later if you feel hungry after eaten the meal in one hour time.  In an hour, get the other half but you’ll find that you are no longer hungry.

• Drink lots of water before or after meal to make fill full, that way you won’t over eat or get hungry quickly.

Keep A Journal!

Use this to keep up with your moods, thoughts, and track your workouts and food. You can them through book journal or a mobile app like my MyFitnessPal. This will help keep on track on goal, watch your portion and food calorie intake as well exercise calorie burnt.   

Get Energized!

 

It's so easy to get bored or distracted and resort to food for comfort or entertainment. Do Energizing stuffs to keep your mind off of the unhealthy behaviour. Some great ideas for creating a healthy habit out of a bad one are activities that keep you in motion such as, tidying up your house, take a brief walk etc.

 

Now put these tips into practice and start getting “waisted”. Let me know your progress plus you can send in your before and after picture.

Stay safe!    Stay blessed!    Stay fit!    Stay awesome!