Motivating Yourself to Stick to Your Diet
When you stay motivated on a diet: you lose weight, it is that simple. But our motivation ebbs and wanes like the ocean’s tides. Sometimes we feel as motivated as the boxer Rocky before a big fight and other times we are ready for a gigantic ice cream sundae, to throw the diet right out the window.
To stay motivated you must first understand your true reason for dieting. At first thought some people think of, “to look good” or “for my college reunion.” But take this thinking even deeper – ask yourself what would happen if you didn’t look good, or what would happen if you attended your college reunion as an overweight person. Asking these questions may start to prompt you to get to the real, deep reasons you want to lose the weight.
Keep your true reasons for losing weight in front of you all the time. If you realize you want to lose weight to have enough energy to keep up with your grandchildren, place photos of your grandchildren everywhere you can see them. Especially put them on the refrigerator, lest you be tempted to snack. Seeing those adorable grandchildren may just keep you from snacking or overeating – because this is your true reason for losing weight.
Maintain a support system of people who encourage you to diet. You may be thinking, “But of course, everyone wants me to succeed at my diet!” But as we start to think about our family and friends, sometimes we realize that some people truly don’t want us too. They push tempting treats on us at holidays or special occasions. Or they do things to upset us which makes you want to comfort yourself with food. To best motivate yourself, spend as much time as possible around the people that make you feel good – and as little time around the people who don’t.
Go on a “media diet” and watch, listen and read things that inspire you to want to lose weight. Many dieters find watching the television show The Big Loser quite inspiring. There are other popular weight loss shows. Try reading exercise and weight loss magazines and books to get the latest tips for your weight loss routine. Every tip and technique you pick up is a new tool for your weight loss arsenal.
Collect some inspiring quotes that remind you of weight loss or the weight loss journey you are on. A famous Asian saying is “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” There are many inspirational quotes ideal for weight loss. Carrying these in your wallet, car, purse or adding them to your screensaver is a great way to keep yourself motivated every day.
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