How to Give Yourself Motivation When You Need to Lose Weight!

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Many times after working all day and driving the kids to different functions and then going to pick up groceries, cleaning the house, it is easy to lose motivation to do any sort of physical activity. This is why I would like to discuss techniques and strategies that help you get motivated. A big part of the strip fat system is focused on motivation. Research shows that motivation leads to greater diet success.

How do you get yourself off the couch and be motivated? Here are some suggestions!

1. Reward yourself with non food rewards that you will look forward to and enjoy. It can be something like a new book or clothing. Maybe a day of just laying in bed watching movies. Have a goal such as each five pounds you lose you will treat your self to some pleasurable experience.

2. Keep track of your progress by using a spread sheet or diet exercise journal, the idea that keeping a eye on your progress will keep you motivated because you will see your work is bearing fruit!look back at how far you have come and you will less likely not revert back to old bad eating habits. If you keep careful records, you will be able to make adjustments if you slip up. This allows you to control your calorie counting and exercise habits. unchecked this will more they likely cause a major plateau or weight gain.

3. Don’t let people get you off track. There usually will be friends and family and co-workers that will encourage you to go off your diet, Just this once for what ever the situation. Dont’! If you are getting this type of pressure, try to plan non food functions with friends and family. Stay away from office pot luck parties and other functions where you will be tempted. Bring low calorie health snacks to work. If you go out to lunch or dinner, try to eat a healthy snack before you go so you can have strength not to give in to others persuasions.

Think of why you started on your weight loss quest.

. Focus on the objective
. Focus on the goal
. Focus on your aim
. Focus on your destination

Results for your efforts

. Have more energy
. Sleep better
. Concentrate better and longer
. Have more strength
. Have better blood circulation
. Lower cholesterol
. Cut down your chances of health problems such as cancer
. Breath better
. Live a longer life

When you remember these things you will get some much needed motivations to keep you moving in the right direction. Often people don’t realize just how too much weight makes you feel until they have lost it. If you fill a shopping bag with 20 pounds of books and walk up the stairs with them a few times, you will see how heavy 20 pounds really is!Use these motivational tips to get you through the hardest part of losing weight and becoming fit.