8 Tips to Enhance Motivation in Weight Loss

8 Tips to Enhance Motivation in Weight Loss

Losing weight requires time and patience because there aren’t any shortcuts. If you need to lose a few pounds, it can take several weeks, unless you choose to follow a really structured program. And significant weight loss goals can require several months or even years.

Keeping your motivation high will make it easier to cope with those tough days when your weight loss goal seems out of reach.

Use these tips to maintain your motivation and shed those kilograms.

1. Place your favorite inspirational quotes on your mirror or refrigerator.

A quick pick-me-up can save the day when your motivation is waning. It can also be an effective way to start your day.

• Tape a few quotes to the bathroom mirror. Doing the same on the refrigerator door can prevent a dietary lapse.

2. Keep track of your progress.

Keeping track of your progress is motivating and smart. Get to know if your diet and exercise plan is effective by taking regular measurements.

• There are many ways to track your progress. Find and use the one that motivates you the most.

3. Use weight-loss jars as a visual reminder.

Keeping written records of your weight loss is an effective exercise, simply because it’s difficult to appreciate a 1 kg loss by just looking in the mirror.

Fill a glass jar with decorative stones or marbles. Each one is equivalent to 500g you wish to lose. As you lose weight, move your marker from that full jar to an empty one. It’s exciting to watch the contents of the full jar shrink as you lose weight.

4. Hire a personal trainer.

Getting to the gym regularly isn’t easy. Most of us are skillful at coming up with reasons why it makes sense to stay home.

Knowing that your personal trainer is expecting you at the gym greatly increases your incentive to show up.

A good personal trainer will also track your progress and hold you accountable.

5. Find a workout or weight loss buddy.

Losing weight can be a lonely process.

Considering the obesity rates in first-world countries, there are plenty of others in the same situation. Find a buddy with whom you can communicate on a regular basis.

Ideally, try to find someone to join you for workouts.

6. Purchase new workout gear.

Some new workout clothes and shoes can inspire activity.
If your workouts are falling behind, a new outfit might be just the motivation you need.

7. List your reasons for losing weight.

After a few weeks of dieting, it’s easy to lose track of your original motivation. 

Make a list of all the reasons you want to lose weight.

No reason is too small or petty, as long as it’s true.

Do you want to look better? Enhance your health? Fit into your old jeans? Write it down and review your list regularly.

8. Provide small rewards along the way.

It could be a bad idea to wait until you’ve reached your final goal to reward yourself. Begin with small goals to get yourself started.

Dieting becomes tougher after a while, so give yourself larger rewards as you progress.

Keeping your motivation high is an important part of reaching any weight-loss goal.

Losing weight is a slow process and progress can be difficult to see at times.
Motivation is personal. What works for others might require a little tweaking to be effective for you.

Stay focused on all the great progress you’re making and continue looking forward.

A small amount of attention and motivation each day can keep your spirits and expectations high.

Should you need further help losing weight, do contact us with any questions you might have or you can make a booking for either an online or in-clinic consultation.

We have structured programs available that will help you not only lose weight but stay healthy at the same time!

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