Thursday, May 12, 2016

4 Tips to Have an Effective Weight Loss Journey

 


Everyone wants to achieve their weight loss goals, but many people do not set themselves up for success! You have to go into losing weight with a game plan and with the full belief that you will get there. There is no magical way to lose weight, but there are a few things that can make it easier and more enjoyable. Here are 4 tips to making your weight loss journey as effective as it can be!

 
1) Be held accountable

Get a personal trainer, a workout partner, attend fitness classes with knowledgeable trainers, or create an accountability challenge with your friends. When you are held accountable for your training and eating, you have this feeling that you can not let the others down. This will help you keep pushing even when you want to stop. It is also a fun way to do something with your friends to better yourselves. Having a trainer, either in a group setting or one-on-one, to push you past what you thought was possible, will help build your confidence in the gym and realize you're stronger than you think.

2) Don't think diet, think lifestyle

Unfortunately, it's a fact that 75-85% of weight loss comes from proper eating. There are so many "fad-diets" out there today, it can be overwhelming. I urge you to not think about starting a "diet" but to learn about what are good foods and bad foods, and just eat proper portions. When people think about the word "diet" bad things come to mind, like restriction, hunger, and suffering. I don't want my clients to have to suffer through their days. If you make eating good, clean, and real food a part of your lifestyle, you'll forget you're actually losing weight. Diets tend to have a timeline on them and that's how the cycle of, lose weight then gain it back starts. Once you start to eat proper food, it will become a way of life; not just something you  suffer through till that goal weight.

3)  Set goals

Goal setting is a skill that is used in much more than just weight loss. It helps you take steps towards your big goals in life, whatever they may be. By consistently achieving smaller goals you will be continuously boosting your confidence and belief that you CAN do it! Creating S.M.A.R.T goals is the best way to ensure you're making goals that are not too outlandish, but at the same time, are not too small. One goal at a time will get you where you need to go.

4) Find a place to workout 

A simple home gym setup
The gym is not for everyone. Many people are not comfortable working out at a big box gym full of people who have different goals. Look around your local area, many new private strength and conditioning facilities are popping up that offer group classes with certified trainers. These classes usually have awesome energy and people are extremely welcoming. If being in medium sized groups is not for you, then try and find a personal trainer that will cater programs just for your goals and needs. Many trainers will also offer reduced rates for semi-private training, so you could get together with a friend or two, and have your own fitness class, customized just for you! Lastly, if none of this seems like you would enjoy it, save the money on the gym membership you won't use, and buy some basic equipment and train at home. Or you can start super basic, and just walk and do simple body-weight exercises. Doing something, is always better than doing nothing.

I hope these tips will help you get closer to your weight loss goal. Find someone to train with, at a place you feel comfortable, using S.M.A.R.T goals, follow a proper nutrition plan, and you will have no problems reaching success!

In True Strength,

Nick

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