Sunday, 2 March 2008

Weight Loss Tips

Get Mentally Prepared – Make sure you really want to see this all the way through no matter how hard it is or how long it takes.
Set Goals – Set goals such as a start date, how many days a week you are going to work out and what time you are going to work out. Remember to be realistic; realistic goals are easier to achieve.
Clean House and Get Educated – Get rid of any temptation foods then go grocery shopping. Read the labels and know what they mean.
Have A Support Group or Person – Even if it is just one person you can share your ups and downs with. Keeping a diary can also be helpful.
Keep Track of Your Progress – Track both inches and weight lost. Remember there is a difference between tracking your progress and obsessing; using a scale in a gym or fitness club instead of keeping one in your house is a good way to prevent obsessing.
Exercise – Even if it is walking around your house for 15 or 20 minutes at a time or walking around a store or mall. Something is better than nothing.
Success is Not Handed to You – You have to work hard and steady. There is no “Magic Pill” that you can take.
Stay Positive – Focus on the outcome no matter how long it takes. You will have your good days and bad days; just remember to not let the bad days bring you down.
Moving Through the Dreaded Plateau – Change up your routine. Shock your body again and up your exercise.
Get Rid of Your Old Clothes – As you loose weight and your clothes get too big get rid of them. If your clothes get a little tight you won’t have anything else to wear, and that’s good motivation to stay on track. Plus everyone likes buying new clothes every so often.
Reward Yourself – It’s okay to splurge every once in a while and in moderation. Pick one day and have one thing you normally would not have. But then get right back on track for the other days.

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