You’re eating the right food, you’re exercising regularly – as far as you know, you’re on the right track to losing weight. But you can’t seem to see any progress or you’re body has stopped responding or you’re going back to zero. What happened? If you’ve been taking in fewer calories and burning them through exercise then you’re definitely on the right track. But it takes a few more tricks to make sure you’re moving along.
Take before and after photos: Before and after photos are great tools for comparison to see how much improvement you’ve made so far or to pinpoint problem areas where you need to concentrate more. Photos can also motivate you to keep going or to try harder.
Go public: Share with family and friends your commitment to losing weight. That way, you increase your accountability and make it much harder for you to turn back. Otherwise, you risk losing your integrity. Welcome their support and encouragement but not those who try to dissuade you.
Enjoy the exercise: “No pain, no gain” is not particularly true for exercise. You can choose your workout groove, something that you’ll have fun doing or at least something you’d like to do. An enjoyable workout is more likely to become a regular part of your daily schedule.
Stop comparing yourself with others: Don’t compare yourself with others especially if they’re progressing much faster than you are in slimming down. Comparisons can easily discourage you and makes it easier to quit. We all have different physical make-ups and so react differently. Women, in particular, have more fat than men so they tend to lose weight more slowly than men.
Set a goal: Before you even start on your program, set a goal. How much weight do you want to lose or how fast should you lose it? Make sure your goals are specific and realistic. Losing two pounds in a week is doable, five pounds is just impossible unless you want your body to crash.
Know your priorities: Sometimes tempting food, dressings, toppings, sauces and second helpings can challenge your diet. Although it’s perfectly okay to give in once in a while, there are healthier alternatives that you can go for. Consider your priorities carefully and never lose sight of what you’re aiming for.
Don’t be discouraged: It’s not going to be without pitfalls. A heavy workload at the office or a series of holiday parties can make you fall off the fitness wagon. But don’t let these setbacks discourage you. Pick up where you left off or start over again. As they often say, you can only fail if you stop trying.
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