2006-09-07 00:12:11 · 23 answers · asked by evols1dog 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Staying motivated can be the hardest thing with weight loss but knowing what you want to achieve is half the battle.
You need to choose a lifestyle plan that is right for you and one that you can stick with. Not a diet per say but a plan that will get you where you want to be and that you can continue with after you have reached your goal. As you see the weight coming off that us usually motivation enough to keep you going and if your plan is right for you then you say - ya I can live with this.
Also pick an exercise plan that you can live with - even if to start with its just walking. You can also talk to your doctor to see what he/she says about your weight loss desired - maybe they have something that could help you (I don't mean the traditional diet pill routine).
But don't go on a *diet* - people that do that will in most cases go right back to their normal eating habits after they have lost their weight and gain it back again.
2006-09-07 00:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know wat u mean im 25 stone but i dont look it i been on many diets in the past and only last a week i dont often eat but it amazes me why i dont lose the weight. i got pcos and its maybe cause of that theat its hard but i joined weight watchers and every week paid my 5.95 for then just to weigh me and talk for an hour about crap how i stay motivated is that i have a picture of this guy i like and i tel my self if i wanna get with Troy i gotta lose the weight so when i open the frodge door it makes me think is it worth it losing out on troy.
2006-09-07 12:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by slimdeeds 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the book 'I can make you thin' by Paul McKenna
It's REALLY good and is about £5.99 from amazon, it has really helped me stay focussed and it works!. I have copied the synopsis from amazon so you can see what it's about.
Hope this helps. Good luck
Synopsis
Would you like to east whatever you want and still lose weight? Would you like to feel really happy with your body? Are you unable to lose those last 10 pounds? Are you a late-night snacker? Do you find it difficult to say no to second helpings? Do you get disheartened about your eating habits and your weight? Then this amazing book and CD can help you! Welcome to a revolutionary new way to stop overeating, control cravings and feel totally motivated to take exercise. Paul McKenna has developed a breakthrough weight-loss system that re-patterns your thoughts, attitudes and beliefs about yourself, your health and food to help you easily get control of your diet and lose weight permanently. As you use Paul?s system, psychological techniques will automatically help you start losing weight straight away! You can use it again and again to make you feel happier about yourself as you go all the way to your ideal shape, size and weight.
2006-09-07 00:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by lisa_lee100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a letter i wrote to myself pinned on my wardrobe, which i look at every day. This note reads along the lines of "keep motivated, think of the outcome, dont go back..." And have pinned up 3 pictures i totally dislike around it. Whenever i look at this, it keeps me going.
I also look in the mirror whenever i want to grab a snack or two. When i do this, i say to myself "are you really hungry? Do you REALLY want that choc?" I then always say no, with a smile.
That works for me.
2006-09-07 04:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By having a good reason for the weight loss in the first place.
Setting oneself a goal.
Rewards for reaching stages along the way.
Help from a partner, family and friends.
Good luck
2006-09-11 00:03:40 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you could measure ang check your weight every 3 days.Then do a huge diagram and put it at the place where you do exersises and at the door of your fridge. If you see the results, you'll get motivated
2006-09-08 06:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by chelsy1308 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very hard esp when uve reached a plateu where u dont lose a lot of weight but the best thing 2 do is take an old outfit out & put it on & look @ it;remember how u felt @ ur larger size & remember u look better now!!!alternatively, talk 2 ur friends - mine r being a great help 2 me!
2006-09-09 03:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join Weight Watchers or Slimming World - These are not "diets", they are healthy eating plans that allow you to eat the food you enjoy! Yep...Including chocolate, cake etc! Therefore, joining one of these is not a chore.
I find the worst thing about fad diets is cutting out food you love. This just makes you crave them even more.
Do an enjoyable exercise DVD too - Rosemary Conley works for me!!!!
2006-09-07 00:22:06 · answer #8 · answered by Debbie B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
just keep looking at yourself naked in the mirror!! when you're happy with what you see- you'll be happy that you stayed motivated!! also, make staying healthy fun, eat good food but make it interesting and take up a physical hobby with a friend so you can motivate each other!! good luck x
2006-09-07 01:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by cinammon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its useful to join a weight watchers or something like that so you have people who are in the same situation...also by buying a peice of clothing that is the size you want to realistically be and working towards fitting into it...
2006-09-07 00:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋