It is a lot easier to stick with a diet plan when you are motivated, but for many, that is easier said than done. Often, it is quite simple to make that first step and become motivated, but if you can’t stay that way, chances are your diet will not be as successful as it could be. While each person needs to find their own motivator, there are some tips that can help you find the right motivation and keep your momentum going.
First, it is important to find a motivation that is based on more than just “losing weight.” This is probably the first motivator that many people turn to, but when faced with deprivation of their favorite foods, and lots of exercise, it’s all too easy to fall back and lose that motivation. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with having this motivation, it may be necessary to break it down a little more than that to help you find a way to keep your motivation going full steam ahead.
One of the easies ways to do this is to look beyond that nebulous “lose weight” phrase and break it down. Why do you want to lose weight? What do you hope to accomplish by losing weight? By breaking it down you can begin to develop weight loss goals that go beyond numbers, and these are powerful tools that can help you stay motivated for the long term. Each time you reach one of those goals, you’ll feel that rush and the desire to stay on track to reach the next one.
Write down everything that you hope to achieve by losing weight. If the phrase “so people will like me more,” or a variant of that crops up, immediately delete it. So many people use this as a motivator and are crushed when they find that they are no more attractive to others thin than they were when they are heavy. This is the time to be selfish – to take everyone else out of the equation. You need to focus on you since at the end of the day, you are going to be the only one holding the Ben and Jerry’s and facing temptation.
Once you are firmly in your own corner and you have your list of goals, you need to place them in a prominent spot. That way you can easily be reminded of what you are striving for, and you will be more likely to keep moving ahead. Cross off each one as you reach it and you’ll find that the desire to get to the next goal increases with every single check mark.
Motivation is a powerful tool and when used properly, it can be the best way to lose weight. Without the right motivation and the desire to meet your goals, dieting is not only unpleasant, but it can be fruitless. Write up your goals today and then start to put into motion your plan to reach them.
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Originally posted 2008-10-16 05:52:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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I find blogs like this motivating. But sadly it’s been a good 5 weeks since I’ve gotten my “fix”. How come you haven’t updated your weight loss chart? I find it very inspiring.
-E
My apologies…
I have been out of town on business and I had to go off my meds as I was feeling too jittery… I am playing golf for the first time this morning cince hurting my ankle.
My weight chart will be updated next week. I ex[ect I will have gained some weight, but I dont think it will be alot and I will be back to regular weekly updates…
Sometimes you’ll be less motivated, sometimes more, the important thing is to stick to keeping fit, and you’ll feel great about it when you finally reach your goals.
Rafi Bar-Lev
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