{"id":2756,"date":"2017-10-04T15:57:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T15:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalshift.ca\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2018-06-26T14:43:13","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T14:43:13","slug":"find-your-weight-loss-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.totalshift.ca\/en\/blog\/find-your-weight-loss-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Weight Loss Motivation!"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
Let\u2019s get one thing straight: being healthy isn\u2019t just about the number on your scale. There are tons of other factors that affect your health besides your weight, and everyone is built differently. However, if being overweight is affecting your day to day life, sometimes weight loss is the goal. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Unfortunately, even if you know how to lose weight, finding the motivation to actually make those healthier choices can be another story! Whether you\u2019ve been in a rut for a few months or many years, I can help you find the weight loss motivation you need to finally make a change for YOU! <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Here are some tips to get motivated to lose weight today!<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

1. Find Your Why<\/h2>\n

Weight loss motivation starts with figuring out why you\u00a0really<\/em>\u00a0want to lose weight in the first place.\u00a0Maybe it\u2019s to have more energy, to keep up with your kids, to lower cholesterol, to live longer or to fit into your favorite pair of jeans! Find that\u00a0and remind yourself\u00a0of it\u00a0every single day.<\/strong>\u00a0The clearer you can be about your reasoning, the more motivated you will be. Long-term payoffs like disease prevention are great, but some people also need an immediate payoff. Think of how great you feel\u00a0about your body right after a tough workout or a day of healthy eating\u2014that can be your why, too!<\/p>\n

2. Write Down Specific Goals<\/h2>\n

It’s proven that writing down your goals makes you more likely to achieve them, so get out a pen and paper and get specific! How much weight do you actually want to lose? And how will you make it happen? Maybe your goal is to do cardio three times per week and strength train\u00a0four times a week. Or maybe one of your goals is to eliminate all soda and sugary beverages from your diet. These are concrete goals that will help you lose weight. Tackling weight loss one goal at a time makes it more manageable and realistic as well.<\/p>\n

3. Seek Out Support<\/h2>\n

Passing on party foods or spending more time working on your health can be isolating and discouraging if your friends don\u2019t understand. Its scenarios\u00a0like that can leave you saying \u201cI have no motivation to lose weight at all!\u201d You know what? Trying to pull yourself out of a rut and make positive changes can be a lonely journey sometimes. This is why finding support with a coach or a positive community is so important.\u00a0Join a gym, enlist a workout buddy, or hire a health coach.\u00a0 It will\u00a0motivate you to keep going even when you encounter challenges or setbacks!<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Practice Self-Love!<\/h2>\n

Focusing on your goals\u00a0is great.\u00a0But withholding your own approval\u00a0\u201cuntil you lose weight\u201d is not a good plan.\u00a0 Self-love has to start and end with you and no number on the scale can give you the internal validation you need to believe in your own worth.\u00a0You have to love yourself TODAY because of the beautiful person you are,\u00a0not withhold your own approval\u00a0until you reach your ideal weight. Coming from a place of self-loathing will NOT motivate you to be healthy; in fact, it can lead to shame spiraling and negative associations with exercise and eating right.\u00a0 Know that you are good enough just as you are, and view your journey to better health not as a punishment, but as a reward because you are treating yourself the way you deserve to be treated.<\/p>\n

5. Create\u00a0a Positive Daily Affirmation<\/h2>\n

Weight loss is not just a physical challenge, it\u2019s a mental one. Even before you start your weight loss journey, create a morning mantra that you recite to yourself\u00a0to get yourself motivated.\u00a0Maybe it\u2019s \u201cI\u2019m worthy of self-care, and working out and eating right are part of that self-care.\u201d Or maybe it\u2019s as simple as \u201cI will make healthy choices today.\u201d Whatever mantra you feel connected to, develop one and repeat it to yourself.<\/p>\n

6. Establish\u00a0A Rewards System<\/h2>\n

We are hardwired for positive reinforcement, so giving yourself\u00a0healthy rewards along the way can do wonders for your weight loss motivation. (As long as you\u2019re not rewarding yourself with a binge day of ice cream and junk food after a week of healthy eating, of course.)\u00a0Maybe it\u2019s a\u00a0relaxing pedicure if you get all your workouts in that week, or a new cookware set to make some healthy meals. Maybe you decide you\u2019ll purchase a new workout outfit after a month of accomplishing those specific goals you set. You don\u2019t have to spend a ton of money, just put some little rewards in place to motivate you to get moving.<\/p>\n

7. Stop Making Excuses<\/h2>\n

The best way to get motivated to lose weight is to not make excuses as to why you can\u2019t start right here, right now. During the holidays, we often tell ourselves \u201cI\u2019ll start in the New Year.\u201d It\u2019s the same on weekends, saying \u201cI\u2019ll start eating healthy next week.\u201d\u00a0There is no time like the present<\/strong>, and if you want to lose weight, you need to cut the excuses and recognize that\u00a0the time is NOW. You have the power to do something good for your health. Don\u2019t let another opportunity slip through your fingers.<\/p>\n

8. Expect Progress, Not Perfection<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t set yourself up for disappointment by seeking perfection. You will have days when you muddle through your workouts and others where you feel on top of the world. Try to avoid \u201call or nothing\u201d thinking, where you totally scrap a day if you eat a cookie or miss a workout. Follow an 80\/20 rule of looking at your weight loss journey: aim to eat right and workout 80% of the time and absolutely expect that 20% of the time you are a human being (not a robot!) and life will get in the way of your ideal\u00a0plan.<\/p>\n

9. Develop\u00a0A Routine That Becomes Second-Nature<\/h2>\n

The easiest way to find weight loss motivation is to make it EASY! Develop a routine that becomes second-nature to you. I\u2019m not saying to do the same workout every day\u2014that would be boring and ineffective! Just have certain variables that you don\u2019t have to think about: pick a time of day when you\u2019ll usually be able to workout and make that your no-excuse workout time every day. Prep healthy meals for the week ahead on a Sunday so you don\u2019t have to guess what to have for dinner after a long day of work. Make your new healthy lifestyle\u00a0so second-nature that it\u2019s hard NOT to get those workouts in and eat healthily. They say that \u201cmotivation gets you started, but habits keep you going.\u201d\u00a0Set yourself up for success, and you\u2019ll stay motivated on your journey to weight loss and better health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

If you’re struggling to stick with your weight\u00a0loss motivation, practice these tips and reach out to me so I can help to keep you on track.<\/p>\n

Have an amazing day!<\/p>\n

KT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s get one thing straight: being healthy isn\u2019t just about the number on your scale. There are tons of other factors that affect your health besides your weight, and everyone is built differently….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1,38,36,33,37],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n