Many people continue to struggle with weight loss.
Some have even become so frustrated that they are starting to think that weight loss is a hopeless endeavor.
Perhaps the reason for this cycle of failure and disillusionment is that most people who decide to lose weight also expect to see immediate results.
The truth is that effective and sustainable weight loss does not happen in the blink of an eye.
It takes a considerable amount of time and effort.
There are, however, ways to keep you motivated and make things seem a little quicker in your efforts to lose weight.
One very effective trick is to break down your weight loss goals into small "chunks" and use these as milestones that will bring you closer to your ultimate goal.
For example, you want to shed a total of 60 pounds in one year.
It can be very difficult to work towards this goal without setting milestones to keep things interesting.
It would be better if you break down your goal and aim to lose five pounds a month.
The figure sounds more achievable and the shorter time frame allows you to see results a lot more quickly.
With monthly monitoring, you can ensure a steady progress and make immediate adjustments in case your efforts do not pay off in the first month.
Rewarding yourself each time you reach a milestone is also a good way to keep things interesting.
For example, you can decide to treat yourself to a whole day at a spa if you achieve your fat loss goal for the first month.
Give yourself a different reward for each milestone.
Having something to look forward to will make it easier for you to keep working towards your goal.