Top tips for weight loss success...
In order to ensure that you reduce your risk of resembling another statistic, we've created ten top tips for how to eliminate excess weight effectively, and efficiently...
1.Slouch on a Sunday, move on a Monday.
Taking the time to rest and recover on a Sunday leaves us more likely (and motivated) to move on a Monday - an action that automatically sets a positive tone for the week ahead, and leaves us much more likely to maintain our healthier eating and exercise habits.
2.Don't forbid food.
Forbidding food - particularly our favourite/s - instantly increases the incidence of overindulgence by intensifying its appeal - this often leads to overeating, guilt and giving up on our goals.
3.Food quality is equally as important as food quantity.
Although a caloric deficit plays a predominant part in successful weight loss, the quality of the foods that we choose to consume is equally as important as the quantity i.e.opting for unhealthy options will often leave us feeling famished and fatigued - two of the core culprits responsible for reinforcing the poor (and calorific!) food choices that can contribute to weight gain.
4.Eat from petite plates.
This simple swap slashes serving sizes without sacrificing psychological satisfaction - primarily because the brain continues to perceive a full plate of food.
5.Be patient, and persistent.
Unhealthy habits develop and deteriorate over a prolonged period of time - don't expect to eliminate them with ease, or without effort.
6.Walk - everywhere!
Incorporating this free and fundamental form of fitness into every day life is an effective way to increase energy expenditure without the worry of finding the time to fit in a tough training session - exercise does not need to be structured, or (overly) strenuous, in order to be effective.
7.Don't cut carbs.
Aside from being our body and brains preferred and primary form of fuel, carbohydrates also play a predominant part in our ability to sustain healthier eating and exercise habits i.e.without them, we're more likely to be crippled by chronic hunger (we're more likely to make poor food choices when hungry) and feel physically and psychologically fatigued (this will often leave us lacking the energy and enthusiasm to exercise - an action that aids weight loss by eliminating excess energy).
8.Don't let difficult days destroy determination.
Slip ups, set backs and skipped (and insufficient!) training sessions are all an inevitable part of the process that promotes progress - the sooner that we realise that they don't resemble a reason to resort back to our unhealthy habits, the sooner we'll stop sabotaging our self-efficacy and weight loss success.
9.Eliminate excuses.
Eliminating excuses is equally as essential as eliminating excess energy when it comes to weight loss - the latter can only be achieved when we face our fear/s (excuses often evolve from fear) and step outside of our comfort zone.
10.Don't skip meals - or snacks.
Aside from slowing metabolism (the body is forced to store energy as opposed to eliminating it in fear of famine) and stalling weight loss, missing meals also increases the incidence of overeating - this is largely due to the fact that we struggle to sustain self-control and crave sugary, calorific 'food' sources when hunger strikes.
Final thought: although these top weight loss tips will aid your fight against the flab, they will only be effective if you've mastered the right mindset before initiating the elimination of excess weight - this requires the readiness to create change, the breaking down of psychological barriers (think shattered self-efficacy, emotional eating and exaggerated excuses etc), the commitment to remain consistent and the ability to destroy your psychological perception of dieting i.e.by banishing the belief that all diets are defined by deprivation.
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