Weight Loss Motivation Stay On Track

By: Dr Marybeth Crane

When attempting to lose weight one of the most difficult things
to maintain is weight loss motivation. There are a few good tips
and tricks to keep you in the proper frame of mind and on the
right track.

It's really important to have someone to diet or exercise with.
You are both in there challenge and encourage each other. When
you know that your exercise buddy is going to be at the gym or
the local track waiting for you you're more apt to get out of
bed.

Develop a realistic and achievable weight loss plan. It's easy
to get discouraged and quit if you're trying to lose 10 pounds a
week for 3 weeks. It's also not very healthy.

But if your plan is to lose 2 pounds per week for 15 weeks
that's doable. Even if you have one rough week you can make it
up.

Don't weigh yourself everyday. That can be discouraging. There
are too many factors that can affect one day. Instead weigh
yourself once a week. This will be more indicative of what
you've really accomplished.

Allow yourself to eat something sinful from time to time. It's
not necessary to totally eliminate pizza or ice cream from your
diet. Just cut back. Instead of eating half a bag of chips put a
handful on a plate and put the bag away.

If you have a picture of when you were heavier keep it in view.
This reminds you of a place you don't want to go back to. It
also gives you encouragement for how far you've come.

Also from time to time refer to a picture of yourself when you
were thinner. It may not be realistic to get back to your high
school weight but gives you inspiration knowing that you were
thinner once.

If that's not possible then practice daily visualization. Also
look at your written goal. These really can give you a
consistently lost motivation and have a positive effect on you.

If you've reached your original goals or are close then
reevaluate them. Change them a little or set them a little
higher. Work out a little longer. Pick up the pace of your
bicycle rides or your walks. Improve upon the weight you can
lift.

Maybe you've cut back on the beer you drink or the pizza you eat
but can even do more. These little goals can challenge and
continue to motivate.

The main thing is for you to not lose what you've accomplished.
You may even want to visit your doctor more often just to hear
him or her comment on the progress you've made since the last
visit.

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