by
Jason Barger
One
of the hardest aspects of getting yourself
into shape, is maintaining the motivation
you need to achieve your weight loss goals.
Just about anyone will lose some of their
enthusiasm, a month or so into a weight loss
program. I have learned a few things that
keep me motivated and dedicated to achieving
my goals. They have helped me tremendously
and I think they will help you as well.
Here
a just a few of the many things I do to motivate
myself.
Weigh
yourself once a week: I weigh myself at least
a few times a week. In the beginning of your
program once is plenty because you don't want
to discourage yourself. The reason I weigh
myself once a week is because it can be easy
to look in the mirror and justify, in your
head, that you aren't gaining any weight.
If you look at a scale every week, you know
for sure whether you need to make changes
or not.
Keep
a picture of the heavier version of yourself
in plain sight: I have a picture of me at
my son's baptism next to my bed. I was 20-25
pounds heavier in that picture than I currently
am. This gives me a chance everyday to see
what I don't want to slip back into. It reminds
me why I lost weight and keeps me from sliding
back into old habits. Also, it will just remind
you of how far you have come and how much
better you look now.
Visualize
everyday: You should visualize everyday, how
you want yourself to look. If you have achieved
your goals then just imagine yourself doing
some new things, in your new body. This really
does help. I try to visualize myself everyday
doing something that I plan on doing in the
future. This can help with goals in any aspect
of your life. I used to do this while running,
when I first started my program. I would picture
myself mentally, running and looking the way
I wanted to look.
Set
your sights farther and higher:
If
you have already reached your ideal weight,
then you should set some new goals or standards.
If you don't, you will probably fall back
into old habits. It is harder to maintain
something, then to achieve something new.
So if you have reached your ideal weight,
then why not set a goal to add some muscle.
Or
maybe, set a goal to get absolutely ripped.
In perfect shape, like you never imagined
you could. Look high and far, set your goal
and then reach it. Nothing will keep you more
motivated then setting and achieving new goals.
Those
are just a few of the ways that I use to keep
myself motivated. There are thousands more.
To find other motivating ideas just do some
searching on the internet. You can find thousands
of articles and websites dedicated to weight
loss and health.
Being
healthy and losing weight can change every
area of your life. It is amazing, the possibilities
we begin to see, after reaching an achievement
such as weight loss. Don't lose the momentum.
Keep it turned up and start using it to help
you with other areas of your life. But most
of all, never give up. There will always be
obstacles in any thing you do in life. Just
don't use them as excuses to hold you back
from achieving the ultimate freedom you deserve.
This
article was written by Jason Barger. Jason
has been helping people lose weight with his
breakthrough book, Primal Weight Loss. To
learn more about his philosophy and programs
you can visit http://www.primalhealth.com
