A combination of nutrition and fitness will see you succeed with weight loss
Starting a diet plan is half the battle, but then you have to stick at it and keep on going, no matter how slow you think the weight may be coming off or not.
There are a few different things you can do and abide by that will help you to succeed with a weight loss plan and we’re here to share our wisdom.
These ideas won’t change your body drastically, but you have to be in it for the long run to see a difference, just remember that you didn’t gain all the weight in one day and you certainly won’t lose it either.
Follow these guidelines and succeed in your weight loss journey.
Workout first thing, if you do it in the morning you won’t be trying to find excuses to get out of it later in the day when you’re tired and worn out.
Make your exercise enjoyable, if you like to go for walks do that, add some resistance with hand weights and pick up the pace too. Even ask friends to get involved with you, you’ll find having a partner helps a lot and will encourage you to work harder.
Don’t weight yourself every day – you’ll feel disheartened when the scales don’t change or even go up, which it can throughout the day.
But do exercise everyday – we’re not talking hitting the gym for an hour each day but incorporating small physical activities into your routine can make all the difference to your weight loss. Things like a 10 minute brisk walk in the morning, getting on the Wii with the kids for half an hour in the evening or doing some squats, leg lifts etc whilst you’re waiting for the kettle to boil or the sink to fill up.
Don’t fall for the latest fad diet, they’ll inevitably fail and you’ll find yourself putting on all of the weight again. Small changes to your diet and lifestyle will make the big difference in the future.
Understand that it’s a long process and shortcuts are not welcomed here for a healthy lifestyle in the long run, you didn’t put the weight on overnight and you certainly won’t lose it overnight either.
Prepare and plan your meals in advance, it might be hard to know what you’re going to feel like for tea next Tuesday but if you make a plan in advance and get the foods you need for it you’re more likely to stick to it. Get up in the morning an extra five minutes early to prepare a healthy and nutritious lunch as opposed to being stuck in the café eating a calorific sandwich or pasta filled with lots of creamy sauces.
Incorporate weight training into your fitness routine, it certainly won’t bulk you up and you’ll find your muscle tone will become more defined and you’ll elevate your ‘basal metabolic’ rate. Cardio alone will not get you into the best shape.
Don’t let the tough times get you down. We all know that it’s going to tough and a struggle at times, but if you spend ten seconds envisaging where you want to be you’ll find the strength to carry one and get better. Don’t forget to look back on how far you’ve come already too. It’s definitely something you’ll want to celebrate.
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