Starting a new weight loss program is a huge step that involves a big commitment and a willingness to kick the fear of change in the behind! When you make the decision to transform your body, you really are making a significant life change and one of the main reasons people fail to follow through is because they have a subconscious fear of the new person they'll be when they succeed.
Here's how to conquer that fear and greet the new, thinner, more attractive and confident you with open arms! 1.
Get your facts straight and arm yourself with knowledge.
Be skeptical of the sources you turn to for your information regarding weight loss because there's a lot of misleading information that can really set you up for failure.
If any piece of advice seems extreme (like starvation or extreme exercise), see it as a red flag and turn the other way.
To succeed with your weight loss program, you need to be armed with the knowledge that will lead you through your obstacles on the smoothest path possible! 2.
Commit to changing your mindset by altering your self-talk.
Pay attention to the way you react to yourself when you see yourself in the mirror or when you indulge in a meal.
If you notice that you are harsh and negative, you need to work on changing yourself in an empowering way.
Redirect your energy towards thoughts of what the benefits will be of succeeding.
Tell yourself how amazing it feels to accomplish each small goal you set for yourself and how great you are beginning to look as you lose weight.
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Set realistic goals, track your progress, and look forward to every bit of change you undergo.
Sit down and write down your big weight loss goal and along a time line, write down smaller goals that serve as steps along the way.
Track your progress daily by keeping a food diary but only weigh yourself once a week.
Pay attention to and reward yourself for the small victories.
They're what eventually add up to success!