Psyche Yourself up for Weight Loss…

It’s that time of year again. Days are getting longer, it’s sunnier and Spring is almost here …which means that Summer is definitely on it’s way! That can only mean one thing …beach holidays, shorts and sleeveless tops! Eek, what shape are you in right now?

Yup, it’s definitely time to do something about that muffin top and those bat wings before it’s too late!

Start now, and you’ll be in great shape for that holiday, wedding or event that you have planned, but there’s no time to lose!

1. Commit

What are you prepared to do to make it happen. It’s time to decide how you’ll be accountable around the food and workout choices you make.

2. Plan

Think about how you’re going to nail it. How can you be in charge. How can you avoid those easy to reach for foods that sabotage your best laid plans. You’re social life is hardly likely to come to a stand-still, so what decisions are you going to make when you meet friends at your favourite bar or restaurant?

3. It’s now or never

Put off those excuses and figure out how you’re going to achieve. There is no perfect time. Do whatever it takes. If you need some help and support, get some …whether it be a gym buddy, signing up colleagues at work to stick together and be strong re afternoon treats, if you need it, get yourself some expert help.

4. Get in the right frame of mind

If you’re not completely clear about your goals, you’re chances of succeeding are less. Think long term too …if you make small tweaks and changes to diet and lifestyle, it might take a little longer, but it’s better than cutting out a whole food group for two weeks and then binge eating foods that your craving for.

5. Be realistic

It took you this long to get where you’re at so it’s unlikely that you’re going to achieve what you need to by say cutting out a whole food group for two weeks. If you put too much pressure on yourself, you’re less likely to achieve success, so be accountable, but make sure you lighten up and give yourself a break too.

6. Make time for exercise

There’s no point in saying your going to the gym every day for an hour if you’re not going to have time …you’ll just get disappointed in yourself, beat yourself up, and that’ll raise the likelihood of you giving up!

Again set realistic goals. Start with integrating 20 minutes 4-5 days a week if you can. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Join a new class. Figure out what’ll work for you and then get to it…

7. Take the long term view

How are you going to feel when you start getting closer to those goals. How’s it going to feel when you go shopping and easily slip in to your dream dress size? Focus on that, and know that if you’re moving towards it, you’re heading in the right direction and that’s all you can ask for …that way you’ll lose it, and keep it off.

8. Lifestyle changes

It may be that it’s not just food that makes or breaks your chance of success. Are you stressed in your job, fighting in your relationships. These things feed us too, and if things aren’t in balance then it’ll be tougher to achieve your goals. Look at the bigger picture and make tiny tweaks and changes across the board.

In a nutshell, if you want long term change, it’s not just about the food you put on your plate, it’s about changing your life so that you don’t need to diet. Sure they’ll be an investment period where you need to focus and nail it, but after that, if you’ve been making changes that work for you, it shouldn’t be hard work for you to maintain just the right weight you want to be.

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