Motivation Tips For Reducingweight

Everyone knows that losing weight requires modifications in lifestyle habits

. What many don't understand is that this cannot be done overnight! If you try to make major alterations in your diet or jump into a demanding work out program all at once, you will probably become frustrated and dissatisfied with your fat reduction program. There is more to fat reduction than just diet and exercise. The mental approach you start with and maintain is critical to the success of your fat reduction program!

1. First, you must accept that you did not gain the fat overnight, so you will not lose it overnight either. Any weight loss program involves a progression of changes in the quality and quantity of food consumed along with increases in exercise activities to boost your at-rest metabolism and burning of calories. Furthermore, to have long term success it is vital that these alterations be permanent lifetime lifestyle adjustments.

This can sound intimidating and impossible to do, but please realize that millions of people have made these changes, lost weight and kept it off for the remainder of their lives. The secret is to find ways to enjoy the journey!

Don't go hungry by eating only rabbit food, unless of course you like rabbit food. Find nutrient dense, calorie light foods that you enjoy. Stay away from deep-fried food, fast food, or high fat content food and cut down on sweets. Use your imagination and try various types of foods until you find dishes you really like. Personally, I like salads with organic greens, bell peppers, red onions, zucchini, baked chicken, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, Crasins, chopped walnuts, covered with broccoli sections and drenched with a vinaigrette made with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning and a small quantity of organic olive oil.

Also, gradually start reducing the size of the portions you eat and eat more frequently to avoid food cravings. If you get off-track and splurge, don't let it bother you. Matter of fact it is good to treat yourself occasionally to some fun food like pizza or hamburgers. Infrequent indulgences confuse your body so it will stop hoarding and start releasing fat. After treating yourself, just get back on track and watch the weight drop off.

Find a type of exercise that you like to do or that you feel good about doing. One of the best forms of exercise is walking. Most everyone can walk, it costs very little (just buy a decent pair of walking shoes) and can be done anywhere. Be certain that you don't overdo it by trying to walk 5 miles the first day. Just walk for a period of time that feels good for you. The most important key to exercising is to "Just Show Up" at least 3 times a week. It does not matter how much you do, just show up and do something. Some days I don't feel like exercising much, but I just show up with no goals and it is surprising how many times I find that have an abundance of energy when I thought I was really fatigued. What I thought was weariness was really tension that was relieved by the exercise.

2. Get support: Proper reassurance is vital in keeping you determined and enthusiastic. Without support, you will not be able to lose weight successfully. It is essential that you choose a fat reduction system which offers encouragement to its members in the form of a support group or forum. In a forum, you will get motivation and advice from your peers and experts alike! I also suggest that you enlist the support of your friends and family who understand you and support your goals. Tell your support group including friends and family about your successes and celebrate with them.

If you follow these tips there is no reason why you can't lose weight! Remember that you can achieve whatever you believe in your mind. If you have faith you can lose weight, you WILL! It does sound cliche but is very much true!

by: Jim Kufner

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