Even if you're ready for a dramatic life change, maintaining your weight loss motivation can be a challenge. If you follow a number of rules, however, you'll find renewed motivation as you move toward your goals. We'll discuss four of them below.
Keeping track -- You must be aware of your personal numbers if you intend to be successful in your weight loss efforts. Knowing your weight is essential but don't be obsessive over this. Jumping on the scale once is week is more than enough.
Use a simple tape measure and note the measurements of your upper arms, thighs, hips, waist, and chest. Be as accurate as possible with this. To maintain your weight loss motivation, you'll want to celebrate even the smallest decrease in size.
Keeping a log -- The next rule we're going to discuss may be the most important one of all. Keep a journal! Recording your personal numbers as well as the food you eat and the activity your perform will have a huge payoff.
Use the journal to record interesting weight loss facts that you come across. Record your emotions during the weight loss process. The journal enables you to discover patterns in your behavior and offers encouragement when your motivation wanes.
Knowledge is power -- The third rule we're going to discuss is to be a good student! What does that mean? Do your research! In order to lose pounds and maintain that weight loss, you must have an understanding of the USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines. You must also be able to judge recommended portion sizes. So, explore the Internet for suitable websites and read diet-related literature.
Start recording interesting weight loss, exercise, and dieting facts in your journal to keep them accessible. Reading a new twist on something you already know can be very motivating.
Know your outcome -- Finally, weight loss motivation requires you to have a vision. You must be able to "see" yourself the way you'd like to be. Spend a little time each day meditating or reflecting on how you would like to reinvent yourself.
This meditation or reflection must be about the details. Your ultimate weight loss goal of losing 50 pounds isn't a part of this. This is about visualizing the process! What will you need to do on a daily basis to reach your goal?
Following these four simple rules that we've discussed will help your motivation remain at its peak. The dramatic lifestyle change that you covet will become possible and you'll find that the journey becomes pleasurable as your confidence grows.
Keeping track -- You must be aware of your personal numbers if you intend to be successful in your weight loss efforts. Knowing your weight is essential but don't be obsessive over this. Jumping on the scale once is week is more than enough.
Use a simple tape measure and note the measurements of your upper arms, thighs, hips, waist, and chest. Be as accurate as possible with this. To maintain your weight loss motivation, you'll want to celebrate even the smallest decrease in size.
Keeping a log -- The next rule we're going to discuss may be the most important one of all. Keep a journal! Recording your personal numbers as well as the food you eat and the activity your perform will have a huge payoff.
Use the journal to record interesting weight loss facts that you come across. Record your emotions during the weight loss process. The journal enables you to discover patterns in your behavior and offers encouragement when your motivation wanes.
Knowledge is power -- The third rule we're going to discuss is to be a good student! What does that mean? Do your research! In order to lose pounds and maintain that weight loss, you must have an understanding of the USDA Food Pyramid Guidelines. You must also be able to judge recommended portion sizes. So, explore the Internet for suitable websites and read diet-related literature.
Start recording interesting weight loss, exercise, and dieting facts in your journal to keep them accessible. Reading a new twist on something you already know can be very motivating.
Know your outcome -- Finally, weight loss motivation requires you to have a vision. You must be able to "see" yourself the way you'd like to be. Spend a little time each day meditating or reflecting on how you would like to reinvent yourself.
This meditation or reflection must be about the details. Your ultimate weight loss goal of losing 50 pounds isn't a part of this. This is about visualizing the process! What will you need to do on a daily basis to reach your goal?
Following these four simple rules that we've discussed will help your motivation remain at its peak. The dramatic lifestyle change that you covet will become possible and you'll find that the journey becomes pleasurable as your confidence grows.
About the Author:
Kurt Schmitt has a self help resource on motivation and other inspirational topics. Gail M. Davis writes about your motivation to lose weight and other health topics.
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