Weight Loss Per Week

Trying to lose weight fast and safely can be a difficult task, for many it can be one that they have tried several times without success. Those weight loss TV shows such as the biggest loser, and the before and after photos of unbearably smug weight loss “champions” serve only to show that it can be done, but at the same time underline our failure. This can often lead to endless “diet-hopping” and despair as the weight just doesn’t seem to shift. The following 3 Tips will help you re-focus and start heading in the right direction towards the new, slimmer you:

Tip 1:This may sound obvious, but the first thing is to make the mental commitment to lose weight. Accept the fact that it not going to happen overnight, but that in 1, 3, 6 or 12 months you will look and feel a whole lot better. Keep a mental picture of the new you in your mind and use it to spur yourself on when you need encouragement (or in some circumstances discouragement!). Make sure that the weight loss goals you have set are reasonable and achievable, but accept the fact that there will be good weeks and bad weeks. As long as over time you are moving in the right direction, and you know your destination, you will get there – remember this is a marathon not a sprint.

Tip 2:We can’t all afford a fancy personal trainer, or find enough time to spend hours a day in the gym, but we can start by making small changes, which when combined can have a large impact on our weight loss and fitness. Start by trying to walk a little further every day, perhaps by parking further from work, or walking those extra yards to the next stop before getting on the bus. If you work in an office, don’t spend your lunch hour sat at your desk, even walking once around the block or even around the building is better than nothing. Try to make a conscious effort to try out low fat options instead of your favourite calorie laden snacks – you may well find something you like.

Tip 3Now that you have made the mental commitment, and started to make some small, but valuable changes, select a proven sensible weight loss plan and make sure you stick to the diet and exercise routine. Remember the goal of the “new you” we looked at in Tip 1 and remember that you will get there if you persevere. You will not always experience massive weekly weight loss, your body will have its own say on how much fat it is willing to burn, but don’t let this sway you from your diet, dropping it at the first sign of problems and swapping to the next “best thing”. Always remain focused on your final goal, and whether it is 6 months, a year or more from now, remember how it will be worth it in the end.