Weight Loss Motivation

Weight Loss Motivation
You've decided it's time to take off those extra pounds. It
doesn't really matter how they got there, or why you want
them gone now. It's just time. Most people make the
commitment to lose weight twice a year, once around the New
Year, and again as summer approaches. Most people are not
successful. Why? Because they lack weight loss motivation.
It is nearly impossible to lose weight or accomplish any
big goal, without proper and on-going motivation.

So, where does weight loss motivation come from?

First and foremost, it must come from within. Deciding to
lose weight because your partner wants you to, or because
you want to look like Beyonce or Matthew McConaughey is
fine, except it probably won't work too well. Your weight
loss motivation must start with you. Your reason for losing
weight must be that you sincerely want to do this for
yourself. Once you've established this, you need to add
healthy motivators to your arsenal.

Here are some ways to find motivation and inspiration:

Make your weight loss goals attainable.

If you need to lose 100 lbs, you are not going to do it in
a month, regardless of what the infomercials tell you. But
if your goal is to lose 8 to 10 lbs a month resulting in
losing the whole 100 lbs in about a year, that's very
realistic and you will find it much easier to attain weight
loss success.

Use visualization as a tool.

Visualization is a wonderful inspirational tool that can
help you achieve any type of goal, not just weight loss.
Every day when you wake up, take time to close your eyes
and create a mental image of yourself as you lose weight.
How will you look in one month? How will you look in six
months? In a year? Take time to see all the details. The
size tags on your clothes, the bathing suit you will be
able to wear, and the tailored suit or fitted dress. You
can do this by writing the details in a journal as well.

Adopt the healthy habits of people who are at the weight
and fitness level you admire (within reason of course).

Matthew McConaughey and Beyonce probably each workout for
several hours every week. That may not be realistic for
you. But you can still increase your exercise and employ
eating habits that are healthy. Maybe you don't want to
give up the sugary treats and get on the treadmill. But it
is a simple fact that slim people are slim because they get
more exercise and eat healthier. Emulate those good slim
habits.

Joining a weight loss group.

Joining a weight loss group is a fantastic way to get
plenty of weight loss inspiration. You can share triumphs
and you can also give each other moral support. You will
hear of other's weight loss successes and gain inspiration
from them. Weight loss groups can be the kind where you
attend regular meetings or they can be virtual groups that
you join online.

Join a gym.

For some, spending the money on a gym membership is enough
motivation to go and workout on a regular basis. If you
want to join a gym, make sure you make use of the
membership. Cardio and strength training are one of the
best ways to lose weight and get in great shape. Besides,
you can see others at all levels of fitness at the gym from
beginner to advanced. It's inspiring to see all those other
people working to accomplish the same goals that you have.

Other ways to stay inspired and motivated.

Other ways to keep yourself inspired and motivated might
include having a friend to exercise with so that when one
of you is feeling lazy, the other can be the motivator. You
can also place photos of yourself when you were slim where
you can see them every day. If you were never slim, find a
nice photo of someone who is and put it on the refrigerator
or in another conspicuous spot. Other ways to self-motivate
could be to keep a journal of how you are feeling, what you
are eating, and what kinds of exercise you've done each
day. Make sure that when you accomplish a goal, whether
it's one pound or one jeans size that you give yourself the
credit you deserve for sticking to it.

The process of losing weight can be an inspiring experience
when you see that you have the power to creatively find
motivation and change your life. Once you decide that you
want to lose weight for your own sake, you're on the right
path. Remember that weight loss inspiration and motivation
begins with you. Find the techniques that work best for
you, and remember to honor your successes. Good luck!

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