Motivation is a primary element of a successful weight loss program. When your alarm clock goes off in the morning and you’re torn between an extra hour of sleep or a workout, motivation is what gets you out of bed. When the girls at the office get together during Happy Hour for drinks and fried finger foods, motivation to lose weight is what makes you say “No, thanks”. Following are a few links to some great blogs about staying motivated on your weight loss journey. For a full list of blogs on staying motivated click here.
Guilt is something I’ve always struggled with. One candy bar slip-up and I’ve been known to jump off the wagon and into a pizza. Check out this blog on letting go of guilt to make way for better things.
Having a weight loss buddy can be a great motivator. There is nothing like having a pal pull you out of bed on those days when your own motivation is waning.
Are you getting enough sleep? If you aren’t well-rested, you aren’t likely to have a positive attitude and that is a big part of staying motivated.
Have you tried keeping a food diary? Keeping track of how much you eat and when you eat is a great way to keep yourself in check. It is also a great way to keep track of how certain foods make you feel. When you find those magical foods that make you feel great, you’ll know it and can make sure to incorporate them into more meals.
Can you see yourself thinner? If you just can’t wrap your mind around a thin you, it’ll never happen but being able to see yourself thinner is a great way to stay motivated.
Are your friends and family working against your weight loss efforts? If Mamaw is making cornbread and butter drenched black eyed peas with fried chicken for Sunday dinner, she isn’t exactly being supportive. Do you belong to an online forum where you can go for support late at night when the potato chips are calling? The right support can make all the difference in staying motivated.
Staying motivated can make the difference between wanting to lose weight and actually doing it. Hopefully these Families.com blogs on motivation can help give you a few new ideas on how to buff up your own motivation to lose weight and live a healthy, active life.
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