Begin Losing Weight Right Now
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It can be hard to lose weight. You may start out raring to go, but as time passes, your motivation may dwindle. Read on for some tips from those who have lost the weight and kept it off.
Figuring out your weight loss goals and setting a number for how much weight you want to lose comes first. Do you hope to shed those last 10 pounds that have been bugging you, or are you planning on a dramatic, lifestyle changing weight loss? Think about why you want to lose weight. Know what your weight loss goals are. It can be as specific as a set amount of weight you want to lose, or as general as overall fitness.
It's important to keep close track of your diet. This means jotting down everything you eat as well as recording how much weight you've lost. Doing so will allow you to see your daily and weekly results and help keep you motivated.
One of the worst things you can do is let yourself get hungry. Once you've become hungry, smart food choices go right out the window. Make sure to have healthy snacks on hand like fruits and nuts and take them with you when out of the house.
Of course the other side of the weight loss coin is exercise. Eating right alone won't usually have the impact you are hoping for. So you've got to be sure to move your body. Do things you enjoy like swimming or dancing or even going for a long walk around the neighborhood.
Okay, you may not like this particular tip, but if you're serious about losing weight, you'll do it anyway. Get rid of the junk food in your house. All of it. It will only tempt you and you'll cave in one day and then hate yourself for being weak. Why even let this happen. Donate the food, give it to a neighbor or your son at college, and then shop for healthy items and stock your kitchen with those instead.
There will come a point during your weight loss regimen when you'll want to just completely give up, lay in front of the TV and eat a whole gallon of ice cream. This is when you'll need the support of your friends and family. They can encourage you to make better choices and help get you up off the couch and outdoors being active.
By following these few simple tips you should be able to take control and reach your weight loss goals.
Figuring out your weight loss goals and setting a number for how much weight you want to lose comes first. Do you hope to shed those last 10 pounds that have been bugging you, or are you planning on a dramatic, lifestyle changing weight loss? Think about why you want to lose weight. Know what your weight loss goals are. It can be as specific as a set amount of weight you want to lose, or as general as overall fitness.
It's important to keep close track of your diet. This means jotting down everything you eat as well as recording how much weight you've lost. Doing so will allow you to see your daily and weekly results and help keep you motivated.
One of the worst things you can do is let yourself get hungry. Once you've become hungry, smart food choices go right out the window. Make sure to have healthy snacks on hand like fruits and nuts and take them with you when out of the house.
Of course the other side of the weight loss coin is exercise. Eating right alone won't usually have the impact you are hoping for. So you've got to be sure to move your body. Do things you enjoy like swimming or dancing or even going for a long walk around the neighborhood.
Okay, you may not like this particular tip, but if you're serious about losing weight, you'll do it anyway. Get rid of the junk food in your house. All of it. It will only tempt you and you'll cave in one day and then hate yourself for being weak. Why even let this happen. Donate the food, give it to a neighbor or your son at college, and then shop for healthy items and stock your kitchen with those instead.
There will come a point during your weight loss regimen when you'll want to just completely give up, lay in front of the TV and eat a whole gallon of ice cream. This is when you'll need the support of your friends and family. They can encourage you to make better choices and help get you up off the couch and outdoors being active.
By following these few simple tips you should be able to take control and reach your weight loss goals.
