Both men and women at any age are prone to suffer from weight gain. Some of the causes due to which we gain weight include genes, higher calorie intake, excess consumption of junk and processed foods, hormonal changes, sedentary lifestyle and lack of adequate physical activity. Just as weight gain was not instantaneous (though you may feel that you have piled up on pounds all of a sudden), losing weight also cannot be attained overnight.
Though numerous claims are made which promise weight loss, these are fads and they take you nowhere towards attaining healthy weight loss. Weight loss takes some reasonable amount of time and you need to stay motivated so that you reach your goals
- There are many times where you are bored of eating the same food and want to give in to your cravings. Do not deprive, but give in. it will make you feel good and this sense of satisfaction will keep you going with your weight loss efforts.
- Get rid of all the foods for which you have a weak spot. Take a firm resolve to clear up your fridge of such foods and stick to eating healthy foods.
- Set a benchmark. May be a celebrity who got into shape fast. Ensure that you look at the picture every day. You will be motivated to continue with your efforts with dedication.
- Have a workout buddy. It could even be your spouse. When you workout with company, you are bound to stay dedicated with the regime.
- Enroll at a gym. The very sight of fit and attractive bodies serves as a motivation for you to work towards attaining fitness.
- Set realistic and attainable targets. For example, if you have successfully managed to lose 1 pound a week as targeted, it will instill in you greater amount of confidence to work towards losing a greater quantum of weight in the weeks to come.
- A number of mobile applications are available that help to track your exercise efforts and weight loss regime. Download one such app and a view of the recordings will propel you further towards attaining your desired eight loss goal.
- There are times when you reach stagnation, something like a weight loss plateau. Do not lose heart. Change your exercise routine and alter your diet pattern. You can see your weight loss efforts take off.
- View yourself in a full size mirror week after week. The way you feel about yourself sends positive signals and you will be all enthusiastic to continue with your weight loss efforts with real gusto.
There are many weight loss techniques available. But unless and until your follow them with dedication and you have the motivation in you to lose weight, these techniques do not serve to be of any use. Hence before you jump into any of the weight loss programs, get into a right frame of mind and be aware of what to expect and how soon to experience weight loss.