Motivation: The Secret to Fast Weight Loss
Motivation: The Secret to Fast Weight Loss
We all know already the basics of how to lose weight. The equation is simple: eat healthy and exercise. But that equation is oversimplified—sounds simple but is so hard to follow if you don’t have the proper foundation. Visible changes in your body will happen only when you know the reasons why you’re doing it because that is what will keep you stay focused and motivated. Weight loss is a game and as with any other game, it requires a good game plan before tackling it head on. A pause before starting will actually save you more time in the process. If you’re not a big fan of visualizing yourself and planning, you might want to take a different and better path to fast weight loss:
Give yourself a constant reminder.
People promise themselves something which they would officially do, only to end up a few days after that they’re back to square one. How did this happen? It happened because of lack of reminder or forgetfulness or lack of focus. What are the side streets to fast weight loss?
· Write something like ‘My target weight is 100lbs.’
· Put it on your refrigerator, corkboard, mirror, door—anywhere where it can be easily seen.
· Post multiple copies of ‘Drop the donut NOW’. One is never enough.
· Put ‘Start losing weight TODAY.’ where people can see your wish to lose weight. Eventually, they will be the ones to remind you about it.
· Keep it creative. Use your favorite pen, paper, and materials.
· Make it your desktop or phone wallpaper.
Break it down into smaller chunks.
· If you need to lose 20lbs. to reach the normal weight relative to your height, you should start computing how many days are needed for you to be able to fulfill it.
· Remember that the maximum number of pounds for a healthy weight loss is two (2) pounds per week. Anything in excess is unhealthy and poses a bigger chance of gaining it back.
· Using the example earlier, divide 20 by 2 pounds. Therefore, you have ten (10) weeks to give yourself the chance to lose weight.
· Be as specific as possible. List down the activity you have to do per day. It’s best to work out every other day to give yourself chance to recuperate. An example would be:
ü Monday – Thirty (30) minutes of cardio by skipping rope, Thirty (30) minutes of aerobics through exercise video.
ü Tuesday – Rest Day
ü Wednesday – One (1) hour of badminton with Kristine.
ü Thursday – Rest Day
ü Friday – Thirty (30) minutes on the treadmill. Work on upper body: Do two (2) sets of fifteen (15) push-ups. Do two (2) sets of fifteen (15) push-ups.
· Now, doesn’t it look more attainable?
Write down your excuses then counter them yourself.
· The second you say to yourself that ‘I can’t work out today because I have so much to do,’ think also of an idea which could reverse it—‘I can work out today even if I am busy by waking up 30 minutes earlier. That would be enough time for me to do some cardio.’
Reward or punish yourself.
· Set a target weight and deadline for yourself. If you were able to achieve it, treat yourself to a day at the spa. If not, follow what you just written that you won’t buy any books or DVD for a month.
· You have to be strict with yourself. When you set a target of losing 10 pounds, you should stick with your punishment if you lost only 9 pounds.
· This would give you the extra push you need. Remember that you can’t rely on anyone but yourself.
All this are still part of the weight loss process although these not the ‘actual’ activities. These fast weight loss techniques are equally as important as the workouts and diets you’ll do. Sometimes, motivation is even more important because that will be your starting point in your journey to a healthier and slimmer body. Start wisely and find yourself achieving your ideal figure in no time!