One of the hardest aspects of getting yourself into shape, is maintaining the motivation you need to achieve your weight loss goals. Just about anyone will lose some of their enthusiasm, a month or so into a weight loss program. I have learned a few things that keep me motivated and dedicated to achieving my goals. They have helped me tremendously and I think they will help you as well.
Here a just a few of the many things I do to motivate myself.
Weigh yourself once a week:
I weigh myself at least a few times a week. In the beginning of your program once is plenty because you don't want to discourage yourself. The reason I weigh myself once a week is because it can be easy to look in the mirror and justify, in your head, that you aren't gaining any weight. If you look at a scale every week, you know for sure whether you need to make changes or not.
Keep a picture of the heavier version of yourself in plain sight:
I have a picture of me at my son's baptism next to my bed. I was 20-25 pounds heavier in that picture than I currently am. This gives me a chance everyday to see what I don't want to slip back into. It reminds me why I lost weight and keeps me from sliding back into old habits. Also, it will just remind you of how far you have come and how much better you look now.
Visualize everyday:
You should visualize everyday, how you want yourself to look. If you have achieved your goals then just imagine yourself doing some new things, in your new body. This really does help. I try to visualize myself everyday doing something that I plan on doing in the future. This can help with goals in any aspect of your life. I used to do this while running, when I first started my program. I would picture myself mentally, running and looking the way I wanted to look.
Set your sights farther and higher:
If you have already reached your ideal weight, then you should set some new goals or standards. If you don't, you will probably fall back into old habits. It is harder to maintain something, then to achieve something new. So if you have reached your ideal weight, then why not set a goal to add some muscle. Or maybe, set a goal to get absolutely ripped. In perfect shape, like you never imagined you could. Look high and far, set your goal and then reach it. Nothing will keep you more motivated then setting and achieving new goals.
Those are just a few of the ways that I use to keep myself motivated. There are thousands more. To find other motivating ideas just do some searching on the internet. You can find thousands of articles and websites dedicated to weight loss and health.
Being healthy and losing weight can change every area of your life. It is amazing, the possibilities we begin to see, after reaching an achievement such as weight loss. Don't lose the momentum. Keep it turned up and start using it to help you with other areas of your life. But most of all, never give up. There will always be obstacles in any thing you do in life. Just don't use them as excuses to hold you back from achieving the ultimate freedom you deserve.
About The Author
This article was written by Jason Barger. Jason has been helping people lose weight with his breakthrough book, Primal Weight Loss. To learn more about his philosophy and programs you can visit http://www.primalhealth.com.
shuttle from O'Hare Brocton .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareOne thing I really must say at the outset of... Read More
I have put off writing a motivation article because of... Read More
I just came back from three days in Las Vegas.... Read More
What a great world we live in. You want something,... Read More
Generally, weight loss surgery such as the gastric bypass will... Read More
Atkins diet was unknown 35 years ago. Though it seems... Read More
The Secrets have been in our family recipes, some even... Read More
There is only one way to lose weightThere really is... Read More
In many cases conventional dieting wisdom simply doesn't work for... Read More
You may have read the old stories about how much... Read More
Metabolism is essentially the speed at which our body's motor... Read More
Although many patients have few problems after bariatric surgery, there... Read More
I was overweight at my age. It's not a pretty... Read More
More than 70% of US adults are overweight and that... Read More
World Health Organization has observed that obesity has now reached... Read More
When you have started a diet in the past, how... Read More
Whew! So how did you do on that last lesson?... Read More
I get asked all the time, "what do you think... Read More
Weight Loss tipsAll throughout my childhood and teenage years I... Read More
1. Persistence!Violate this step and you'll never achieve permanent results.... Read More
Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases today. One... Read More
Most people are unsure about how to begin a fat... Read More
Are there any foods that burn body fat? If yes,... Read More
Losing weight quickly is not advisable as most of the... Read More
Lousy Reasons to Lose Weight"I want to be a size... Read More
Chicago charter limousine service Hickory Hills ..In this age being ignorant is like committing a crime.... Read More
Visualization is a powerful technique that can help you make... Read More
Every Journey Worth Taking Begins with a Single StepHere are... Read More
Yes, you must be aware of the following 7 points... Read More
When people hear the term Unified Theory, some times called... Read More
The market is flooded with weight loss supplements that make... Read More
Yes, there is more to the Mediterranean than sun, beach... Read More
Although it is obviously not possible to turn the clock... Read More
Must We Gain Weight Every WinterIt's that time of year... Read More
Like many people I've been on dozens of diet plans... Read More
Do you know that while you work out the muscles... Read More
For sometime now, you've been hearing about the Milk Diet... Read More
Negative calorie foods are said to use more calories to... Read More
It can be intimidating to follow a weight loss plan,... Read More
I have tried many "diets" here in the USA and... Read More
Cellulite - Reduce The Appearance --------------------------------- Sallie Elizabeth has always... Read More
1. Start Exercising first thing in the morning.As soon as... Read More
Include in your diet things that contain more water like... Read More
Getting Started on The Clean DietIf you want to lose... Read More
Most people who want to burn off some excess pounds... Read More
Fasting, when done properly, can be a basic part of... Read More
Did you know that what you're eating could be making... Read More
Metabolism is the process by which your body changes food... Read More
You can overcome the desires of your sweet-tooth by incorporating... Read More
If you want to reduce your body fat, focus on... Read More
Weight Loss |