Change your attitude.
A new perspective may be the most important thing to help you reach and keep your New Year’s weight loss goals. Seeing exercise and healthy food as painful, time-consuming, and impossible to keep up with for a long time is already setting you up for failure. Because exercise is a way to get your energy and mood up, get your body moving, and improve your quality of life right away, you’re much more likely to keep going if you think of it as a break from a stressful day at work. Instead, think of healthy eating as a way to care for your body, improve your mental focus, and keep going for a long time.
Set realistic goals.
An average weight loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds a week is possible. Having the right genes can make a big difference in how your body responds to stress. Wanting to have arms like a celebrity can be motivating, but only if you have the same body type as the celebrity. In setting your New Year’s weight loss goals, be ready to stop moving. Scale weight will show that you’ve gained lean muscle, which means you’ll put on weight. This is a better way to keep track of your progress than total weight. You should measure body fat, not just total weight.
Plan your workouts
In your calendar, write down times when you will work out. Don’t set yourself up for failure by planning too much time. Choose alternate workout times in advance so that you don’t have to miss them when things happen that keep you from going.
Keep a food journal.
People who keep track of what they eat and when they eat can figure out what needs to change, and they’ll be more likely to do it.
Know your obstacles.
Even the most dedicated fitness fan doesn’t always want to work out and eat healthy. Every day isn’t the same. Work on it every day. If you have an upcoming event that might make you want to go back to old habits, think about how you can prepare for it. Determine what physical activities are available on your vacations and which places serve healthy food. This will help you plan your trip.
Reward yourself.
If you don’t eat or drink anything, you’re likely to give up on your plan. Always reward yourself with your favorite dessert or sweet every week. Make sure you don’t go over the top!
Enlist help from a professional.
To reach your New Year’s weight loss goal, you should get help. If you work with good health and fitness professionals, they can make a goal-specific exercise plan that fits into your schedule. If you do this, you will be able to see results more quickly. The more quickly you see a change, the more likely you will stay with it in the long run.