Hello all members Weight Loss Tips 5 Tips For Big Weight Loss Tips Whether you recently had a baby or the scale has slowly been creeping up over the years, when you have 50, 100, or more pounds to lose, the task can seem so daunting that youre tempted to give up before you even try. Here are some things to keep in mind to help you stay motivated on your big weight-loss journey. Keep in mind results wont happen overnight: When youre watching your calorie intake and exercising regularly, its safe to lose about two pounds a week. That may not seem like much, but over time, those little bits of weight loss will add up. You didnt gain all that weight overnight, so dont expect to lose it that quickly either. Set small, realistic goals and then celebrate them: Sure, your ultimate goal might be to fit into the jeans you wore in college, but in order to stay motivated, you need to set minigoals along your weight-loss journey. Every Sunday night decide what your goal will be — to work out three times that week, eat greens every day, or meet with a personal trainer. Then when you reach your goal at the end of the week, reward yourself in a healthy way with a new water bottle, fitness mag, or some new songs on iTunes to add to your cardio playlist. Keep track of every pound lost: Since your weight-loss journey is made up of small steps along the way, its important to track your progress, one pound at a time. Write down your weekly weight or measurements in a calendar or on a chart hanging on your bathroom wall, take photos of yourself every week to visually see your body shrink, use marbles to track pounds lost, or try a PoundPuncher bracelet. Whatever way you choose to chart your progress, seeing how your efforts are working will definitely inspire you to keep it up. Keep a food journal to hold yourself accountable: You ate healthy all week but didnt lose any weight. What gives?! Unless you write down every bite you take, its easier to cheat and grab a cookie here and some fries there. Those handfuls add up, and if you write down your food intake, youll better understand why the scale isnt budging. It will also keep you honest. Youll be less likely to devour two pieces of cake at your friends birthday party if you know youll have to write it down later. To keep you even more accountable, share your food journal with a friend. Dont do it alone: The support of your friends and family is huge when it comes to staying motivated. Tell everyone whos close to you that youre trying to lose weight so they can help you stay on track (instead of calling you up to go out for ice cream). Set up fitness dates, share healthy recipes, swap fitness DVDs, and have a reliable friend you can count on to call when you feel like running to the bakery instead of going for a run.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:35:00 +0000
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