Motivation
Motivation is most important when it comes to achieving a healthy weight. Motivation gets you started and keeps you going.
Start by making a list of the reasons why you want to lose weight. Keep this list and look at it when your willpower is low.
Next, keep a food and activity diary. Just write down what you eat for three days and when you do any activity. This will help you focus on what you’re eating and what you need to change. People who keep food and activity diaries are more successful at losing weight than those who don’t.
Set realistic goals that you can reach over time ( 1 - 2 pounds per week). This way you will be more likely to reach your target weight and stay there.
Put your favourite photo of yourself on your fridge. This will make you think before you open the door ‘do I really need this food?’
Lose weight with a friend or with a recognised weight loss group - you are more likely to succeed.
Relax! Try to manage your stress by taking time out to do some activity. You are likely to eat and drink more when you are under stress.
Picture yourself in your mind when you lost some weight. Think about this image a few times a day. Seeing a mental picture of yourself thinner can make you achieve your goal.
