Additional Weight Loss Strategies

Ok, I am not going to lie to you, weight loss is hard!  It may seem easy for the first couple of days, but sticking to it can be difficult.  But the reward is so great when you start seeing the pounds come off! 

I have compiled a list of some strategies to help you be successful in the long term with a healthy lifestyle and weight loss!

• Reward yourself when you achieve your goals!
• Set short and long term goals when you begin a weight loss plan and reward yourself when you achieve them!

• Make small and gradual lifestyle changes to achieve your goals.
• Just because you start an exercise program does not mean you have to go to the gym 5x a day for 3hrs every day.  Start by going 1-2 days a week and work your way up to your ultimate goal.  

• Keep healthy foods (fruits/vegetables/lean meats) in your home and make them readily available for consumption.

• Have an at home physical activity plan
• jog in place while watching commercials
• dance around the house for 30mins while listening to music
• do push-ups or sit-ups after getting up in the morning

• Set up and keep a good social support system to aid with your healthy lifestyle goals.
• Tell friends or family members about your goals and have them keep you accountable for what you would like to achieve.
• Post on social media when you achieve your short and long term goals.

• Identify the barriers in your life that could prevent you from achieving your goals.  Work to be aware of those barriers and try to avoid them to achieve what you want to achieve.

I hope these strategies help you to achieve your goals of having a healthier lifestyle!  Do you have any more suggestions?  If you do, leave me a comment, I would love to hear about them!

Thanks!