| When attempting to lose weight one of the most | | | | and put the bag away. |
| difficult things to maintain is weight loss motivation. | | | | If you have a picture of when you were heavier |
| There are a few good tips and tricks to keep you in | | | | keep it in view. This reminds you of a place you don't |
| the proper frame of mind and on the right track. | | | | want to go back to. It also gives you encouragement |
| It's really important to have someone to diet or | | | | for how far you've come. |
| exercise with. You are both in there challenge and | | | | Also from time to time refer to a picture of yourself |
| encourage each other. When you know that your | | | | when you were thinner. It may not be realistic to get |
| exercise buddy is going to be at the gym or the local | | | | back to your high school weight but gives you |
| track waiting for you you're more apt to get out of | | | | inspiration knowing that you were thinner once. |
| bed. | | | | If that's not possible then practice daily visualization. |
| Develop an achievable and realistic weight loss plan. | | | | Also look at your written goal. These really can have |
| It's easy to get discouraged and quit if you're trying | | | | a positive affect on you and give you a consistent |
| to lose 10 pounds a week for 3 weeks. It's also not | | | | weight loss motivation. |
| very healthy. | | | | If you've reached your original goals or are close then |
| But if your plan is to lose 2 pounds per week for 15 | | | | reevaluate them. Change them a little or set them a |
| weeks that's doable. Even if you have one rough | | | | little higher. Work out a little longer. Pick up the pace |
| week you can make it up. | | | | of your bicycle rides or your walks. Improve upon |
| Don't weigh yourself everyday. That can be | | | | the weight you can lift. |
| discouraging. There are too many factors that can | | | | Maybe you've cut back on the beer you drink or the |
| affect one day. Instead weigh yourself once a week. | | | | pizza you eat but can even do more. These little |
| This will be more indicative of what you've really | | | | goals can challenge and continue to motivate. |
| accomplished. | | | | The main thing is for you to not lose what you've |
| Allow yourself to eat something sinful from time to | | | | accomplished. You may even want to visit your |
| time. It's not necessary to totally eliminate pizza or | | | | doctor more often just to hear him or her comment |
| ice cream from your diet. Just cut back. Instead of | | | | on the progress you've made since the last visit. |
| eating half a bag of chips put a handful on a plate | | | | |