Four ways to stay motivated to lose weight
Staying focused on a plan is always the hardest part about
losing weight. While positive feedback does provide encouragement when you
first start dropping sizes, it inevitably wanes. And with our tendency to use
food as emotional support, slipping back into old eating patterns when we’re
stressed, makes it doubly difficult to stay on course.
How then do you stay on target? Here are four tips to lose
weight:
Think slim
When overweight people see food, they think of how it’s going to
taste. Slim people, on the other hand, focus on the consequences – how
fattening is that going to be? Practice imagining how you’ll feel after
consuming weight-increasing food. Keep it up until this becomes a natural habit
for you. It may seem simple, but this change in mindset is truly effective.
Eat when you are hungry
Eating junk food when you are hungry can cause a crash in energy,
and create a craving for more food. But if you eat protein with every meal
along with complex carbs like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans,
you’ll be able to regulate your food intake better.
Surround yourself with fit friends
According to research, the average body type of the people with
whom you hang out affects your weight and size. At HealthifyMe, we
use WhatsApp groups to stay connected and set healthy benchmarks. And this
doesn’t mean you isolate your overweight friends. Just make sure you’re also in
touch with people who understand your struggle and can help you push forward.
Don’t be too strict
There will be slip-ups. But that doesn’t mean you quit the plan.
You could lose 5 kg, have a weak moment and gain back 2. At this point, don’t
throw caution to the wind and just binge. Instead, be prepared for this
fluctuation by having a ‘sliding scale’ in your mind that allows 1-2 kg around
your target weight.
Our experts can guide you with the best diet and fitness plan,
designed specifically for you. Get in touch today.
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