Popular Weight-Loss Motivation Tips
Weight-Loss Motivation: Would These Techniques Work For You?
Slow and steady wins the (weight-loss) race, so a little inspiration along the way can make all the difference in reaching your goal. Scroll through to learn some common motivation techniques, and share whether or not these would help you.
Motivational Quotes on Your Mirror
Sometimes it helps to have little visual reminders. Would quotes about weight loss, working out, or healthy eating posted on your mirror or scale help you stick with weight-loss goals?
Photo: Jenny SugarWeight-Loss Jars
Actually visualizing the pounds lost is serious motivation. Would weight-loss jars help you?
Source: Instagram user lindsayyankeeLabeling Food For the Day
Packing lunch and snacks for the day can help you keep calories in check, but labeling each item with what time to eat it and the number of calories may be even more effective if you're easily tempted to eat the entire contents of your lunch box in one sitting. Would labeling food for the day help you with portion control?
Photo: Jenny SugarLeaving Workout Gear Out
It's hard to walk by an unrolled mat without getting on it to do a few crunches or yoga poses. Leaving workout gear around your house such as dumbbells in your bedroom, a resistance band by the TV, or running sneakers by the front door are in-your-face ways to remind you not to skip workouts. Would this encourage you to exercise?
Buying a Size Smaller
Instead of always thinking about how to lose the weight, it's nice to visualize what it'll be like once you do. Would you buy a revealing dress, pair of skinny jeans, or another article of clothing that's too small right now but you can wear once the weight is off?
Sharing Your Food Journal
Keeping a food journal is a great weight-loss strategy, but it's even more effective if you have to email your daily food list to someone else to see. Would sharing your food journal help you be more accountable for your food choices?
Putting on Workout Gear First Thing
Waking up and getting your workout clothes on, even if you're not exercising right away, is one way to ensure your workout happens. Would wearing a sports bra and sneaks remind you to make time for the gym?
Rewards Along the Way
Aside from feeling more energized and seeing pounds drop from the scale, would special rewards along the way such as a pedicure or massage after every five pounds lost motivate you to keep going?
Planning a Vacation
Knowing you want to look good in a bathing suit for an upcoming trip might be just the thing to inspire you to stick with your healthy diet and exercise plan until you hop on that plane. Would it help you?
Sharing Goals With a Buddy
Losing weight doesn't have to be a solo journey. Having a buddy who shares the same goals with you can be just the motivation you need to stay on track. You can exercise together, share healthy recipes, swap workout playlists, and most importantly, celebrate the small steps along the way. Would having a weight-loss buddy motivate you to stick with your goals?
