Start setting your goals this week!
Too many diets out there now promise a quick fix, but can you really sustain a diet for the rest of your life? In order to lose the weight and keep it off you must create a healthy lifestyle that suits you.
This takes...
The 3 P's
Planning
Plan out your meals - Make a specific grocery list so you can figure out what you will all week. This is for breakfast, lunch,dinner, and snacks.
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Plan out a workout- Create some sort of an exercise routine. It doesn't always have to be in a gym, or all at once. Break it up during the day, and think of creative ways to get your heart pumping: Park a distance away, take stairs, do jumping jacks or walk around your living area while watching TV. Ask a buddy to workout with you, or invest in a trainer or an at home workout DVD. The key is to be consistent with it!
Plan a weigh-in day- Although this should not be your only gauge for losing weight (read my blog about inches versus pounds) you should plan for a weigh-in. It can be weekly, monthly, or you can set to weigh-in 30 days from your initial weigh-in. Remember to not become obsessed and weigh-in everyday!
Patience
You didn't put all your weight on overnight. So guess what? It won't come off overnight. It's takes hard work and a lifestyle change. Be patient, and try to take pleasure in the little changes you are making towards a healthier you.
Persevere
You may have a bad day with food, exercise, family, life. Remember your goal, and the reason why you are doing this! Don't look back, and above all DON'T GIVE UP!
As with all forms of exercise, you should consult with your physician or healthcare professional before undertaking any of the fitness training discussed in this blog. Any application of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions in this blog should be used as a guideline. Always do a proper warm-up, stretch, and cool-down.
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