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The hardest part about dieting is sticking to it. It’s easy to decide to lose weight. But it’s not easy to stick to it. After a couple of days of dieting, you just want to stop and go back to your old ways. You end up hungry and frustrated because you just can’t keep up with your diet.
Well, the reality of the matter is that there’s no easy way to stick to a weight loss plan. There’s also no short cut to it. The road to weight loss can be long and tiresome but it doesn’t have to be futile. So long as you stay focused on the results and the benefits of weight loss, you can survive the long journey to it. Keeping these things in mind can help you stay on track.
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1. Have A Plan
Making that decision to (finally) lose weight is not enough for you to survive the whole process of it. Coming up with that decision is the easiest part of it all. It’s the actual task of doing it that makes the whole process hard. Related read: Lose weight the delish way with Bistro MD
So how can you survive that? Well for starters, you need to have a plan to go about your weight loss. Weight loss just doesn’t happen soon as you decide to embark on it. You need to have a road map to your success. You need to have a well-thought of plan.
One of the reasons as to why most people fail to stick to their weight loss plan is that they don’t take the time to create a plan.
Your success is highly dependent on your plan. And your plan will determine how doable it is for you to lose weight. One of the reasons as to why most people fail to stick to their weight loss plan is that they don’t take the time to create a plan.
What usually happens is that they immediately deprive their body of food and eventually nutrients. The sudden deprivation hardly gives the body time to adjust to the weight loss. It instead shocks the body. The suddenness sends all the wrong signals to the mind and body. With all the wrong signals, the mind and body just give up.
A well-thought off plan gives the mind and body time to adjust to the weight loss process. It gradually helps you get use to the whole process. The gradual adjustment makes it easier for you to stick to your diet plan. The truth of the matter is that you cannot gradually adjust to anything without a plan. You just can’t succeed without a plan.
2. Prioritize
If you really want to stick to your weight loss plan, you need to know what your priorities are. This way, you won’t easily be swayed by others let go off your plan. No matter how much your friends or relatives tempt you, you’re strong and confident enough to say no. Related read: Diet delivery meal plans are affordable with Diet-To-Go
Once you decide to lose weight and once you create your road map to success, you need to always focus your priorities. Make a list of all your priorities. Post your list where you can see it everyday. This way, you are always reminded of your priorities. It will help you stay focused.
Make a list of all your priorities. Post your list where you can see it everyday. This way, you are always reminded of your priorities. It will help you stay focused.
There will always be people that will tempt you. You can’t avoid that. But you have the choice to say yes or no. If you don’t focus on your priorities, you’ll end up giving in to your friends and family members all the time. But if you know what your priorities are, it’s easy for you to say no. You won’t easily give in to any temptations if you have your priorities in mind at all times. No matter how much your friends tempt you, you won’t have to struggle to say no. This will eventually give you the staying power to stick to your plan.
3. Seek Support
You will find it easier to stick to your diet if you seek support. Getting some kind of medical or professional support gives you enough will power to stick to your weight loss plan. This way, you’re also safely guided to lose weight. Related read: Use Medifast coupons and lose weight now
It also wouldn’t hurt to have some kind of support from family members and friends. It counts a lot to have a good team of folks cheer on you. That can get you going for a very long time.
4. See Yourself Succeed
One of the most practical ways for you to stick to your diet plan is to see yourself succeed. There definitely isn’t a smooth and easy path to weight loss. At some point, you will be discouraged. There will be times when you just want to forget the whole thing. After all, overcoming the challenges of weight loss is really not that easy. If it were, then weight loss wouldn’t be such a big deal. But it is.
After all, overcoming the challenges of weight loss is really not that easy. If it were, then weight loss wouldn’t be such a big deal. But it is.
Seeing yourself succeed can subconsciously help you stick to your weight loss plan. Envisioning a leaner and fitter version of yourself can inspire and motivate you. This way, you will be able to stick to your weight loss plan for a very long time.
Got any practical tips to add to the above? Please feel free to share.
Another practical way to lose weight is by incorporating a simple exercise to your daily life. For example, instead of using the elevator at work, try climbing the stairs to get to your office. Now, if your office is on the 25th floor or above, you can walk halfway but you know what I mean, right? 😊
Another good example is by standing for 30 minutes after a meal. Although that’s not much of an exercise but it’s a lot better than sitting down.
I usually don’t plan my meals. I just eat what’s there. Unfortunately, I do the same thing even if I’m on a diet. I do with what’s available but I just limit my intake. That could get pretty challenging. Most of the time, I end up eating more than I should. I need a good meal plan and by the looks of it, Bistromd can help me a lot. Thanks for the tips.
I have been dieting and dieting for the longest time. Unfortunately, I haven’t been very successful. I would lose some weight but would gain it right away. I never see myself succeed. After reading your article, I should see myself in a better light to keep the weight off forever. Thanks for the your great words of wisdom.