Wednesday, January 8, 2014

21 tips to motivate you to lose weight quick

First and foremost, before diving into to these tips and deciding which ones you want to do and which ones you don't, grab a pen and paper. I want you to draw out 2 columns. one column will have a plus or positive sign, and the other a minus sign. I want you to put these tips into each category, plus side being what you are already doing or are naturally good at. The minus side being what you could spend more time developing. So here goes: 1. Set REALISTIC goals with realistic time frames to measure up to those results. 2. Grab a journal or notepad and write everything that goes into your mouth, on that pad of paper. 3. NO EXCUSES! What is your biggest excuse to not starting, doing or finishing? Write down and plan around that excuse. 4. Grab an accountability partner and maybe add some friendly competition into the mix, communicate your goals to each other. 5. 30 minutes a day, dedicate 30 minutes at least 5 times a week to physical activity. 6. Watch what you eat! No, don't watch it enter your mouth, portion control, eating the RIGHT types of food. 7. Rid yourself of temptation, clean out your pantry, buy a flavorful gum, anything to keep you from diving into not so good foods. 8. Shop the perimeter of the store, and stay away from processed or packaged foods. 9. Avoid hunger, meal prep, drink water, plan ahead so you are prepared. 10.Limit or avoid soda, sugary drinks, fattening milks and creamers. 11.Plan a cheat meal, keep it to one meal, it can be a reward, motivation, whatever, but do it. 12.Drink water, drink at least half your weight in water, but oz. ex. 150 lbs.= 75 oz. of water. 13.Stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime. 14.Dine at the table, don't eat while driving or sitting on the couch. 15.Get your zzzz's 16.Plan out your updates but space them out and keep it regular. 17.Tell people who are close to you, your goals, this will help eliminate temptations. 18.Stay positive, you didn't gain the weight overnight, it won't come off overnight. 19.Prioritize time for yourself, you only need 30 minutes of physical activity, take that time for you. 20.Join a community of others with the same goals. 21.Keep going, you are worth it, you will see results, KEEP MOVING FORWARD.