Experts Say it Takes 21 Days to Form a New Habit.
How do we develop a new weight loss habit?
There are two main factors in developing new habits. The
first is repetition. We just have to start doing something!
We all have been really eager to set new goals and dream
about what that resulting goal is going to get us, but that
enthusiasm is simply not enough to make our dreams reality.
We have to put those goals to action if we are going to see
any results.
Weight loss habit is what is going to maintain that change
in long-term behavior. Habits are formed through
prioritizing and repetition. Rather than choosing if you
are going to exercise, decide when you are going to
exercise. Over time it will become a part of your day, a
part of your routine, it will become habit.
Exercise needs to become a habit we incorporate in our
lifestyle.
Make it a habit to do a weight training routine regularly.
Make it a habit to do some kind of cardiovascular exercise
regularly. Make it a habit to stretch daily. Make it a
habit to eat proper proportions. Habitually steer away from
empty calories especially high sugar foods.
So at first it might feel like a chore to get up off the
couch pull on your running shoes and head out the door, but
if you are consistent and persistent over time, you won't
see that it is a chore anymore but rather it becomes a part
of who you are.
The second factor in developing weight loss habits is
rewards. Unfortunately your weight loss program doesn't
always yield immediate rewards. For me personally I have to
work out pretty hard for one to two months before I notice
any physical changes. The main reason for this is we are
with ourselves every second of everyday of our lives.
Although our bodies are changing we just don't recognize
that change as easily.
As you begin developing new habits of successful weight
loss and fitness you will notice changes in your energy
levels and confidence because you are taking control and
taking action to make a change that will improve your life!
Since the physical rewards aren't noticed right away feel
free to set little rewards for yourself on short term goals
that you set and meet. But make them rewards that are going
to keep you motivated and moving toward your weight loss
goals.
An example would be if I set the goal to be able to run
three miles straight without stopping. Once I reached that
goal I would go to a movie with a friend, or maybe buy an
new outfit for that newly trimmed figure. Whatever
motivates you. Setting your rewards for your short term
goals is going to make your fitness journey more exciting!
It really is about making a lifestyle change! And our
lifestyle really is a combination of what ever our current
weight loss habits are.
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