Best weight loss tips for slimmers

What are my best weight loss tips?

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Here are 10 of my best weight loss tips. I am not a guru and you must do what works for you as the individual you are but some of these might just help.

1. Make a real commitment to your healthy eating. You want the best weight loss so you are worth it.

In the past, I think I have had a bit of a “What can I get away?” attitude. If you think about it, unless you make a lifestyle change to healthy eating most days of the week, you are already sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Check out this review here that discusses ways of developing an increased resistance to exercise-induced fatigue with Turkesterone that ultimately can help combat weight loss.

2. Find someone who has lost weight to inspire you.

I had a lot of weight to lose. I needed to find someone who had lost stones and stones to inspire me. I read Josie Gibson’s book and in my first few weeks every time I Had a wobble I would look at her before and after pictures. It kept me on track.

3, Accept that you may well be on a long journey and visualize the amazing destination.

It can be daunting when you are facing a long time before you have any chance of getting slim again. For me, I estimated it would take between 1 and 2 years depending on how much weight I lost on a weekly basis. When I accepted that fact that might not be thrilling but is never the less true, I really visualized the destination. I made myself excited about it. I imagined myself buying clothes to look lovely in rather than clothes to mask the wobbles.

4. Accept that you are already gorgeous inside and that the outside will soon reflect that too.

In the past, I have always thought I that I could aim towards looking decent or more reasonable. Now I am aiming for looking gorgeous and sexy. It does not matter if when I end this journey, people don’t see me that way. It matters that I am aiming for the best. This is one of my vital best weight loss tips as it is all about your own mental wellbeing.

5. Reach out for support.

I did this via Facebook, Twitter and my blog. It is a sign of strength to ask for help and you will be stunned how many generous souls really do wish you the best. You don’t need to know why they want to support you – just bask in the fact that they do. Make sure you thank them and regularly too. Lots of people have helped my journey but I remember I had a real mind-shift when Katy Hill told me she knew I could do it. I have thought that every time a negative thought slips into my brain. If that Katy believes it, this Katy will do it.

6. Don’t stress the blips

If you give in to temptation and eat something less than ideal, forgive yourself immediately, If you don’t it is so easy to give up altogether and start comfort eating to deal with your negative thoughts. You had a blip. You are human. Move on positively.

7. Choose foods that you enjoy

If you don’t like some healthy foods, why would you eat them? They won’t make you feel good. If you are like me, there will be healthy foods that you love. For me these include avocados, smoked salmon and eggs. Indulge in the healthy foods you love and you will be happier.

8. Get real about the health risks you are taking

Don’t be like me and wait till you get a health warning to start getting yourself sorted. I am doing my absolute best to reverse my prediabetes but if you are not already at risk of diabetes, heart disease or whatever, why go there in the first place? Don’t assume you can keep getting away with eating unhealthy foods. It will catch up with you.

9. Get real about the size of the problem.

You need to face those scales and/or take your measurements. Only when you know the size of the problem can you devise a strategy to deal with it. Record your weight and measurements at the start of journey because you will want to celebrate how well you have done when you are slim. Take photographs to track your progress too an yes we all hate those before ones but use them as motivation to never look like that again.

10. Celebrate every baby step

Tell yourself how wonderful you are every time you make a healthy eating choice. If you lose any weight, celebrate. If you lose any inches or part of inches, throw a party. Every journey has milestones. Make sure you identify loads along the way and you can stay positive as you tick them off.

So let’s get this week’s Muffin Top Monday started. You can post about weight loss as you see fit and if my headings help do use them but don’t feel constrained by them.

1. How was my weight loss journey this week?

I have now lost over 2 and a half stone since late November 2014.

I have lost 2 and a half inches off my tummy this week. Also smaller amounts off other parts of my body.

2. How much had I hoped to lose?

I had hoped for a 2-3 pounds loss. I lost 3 pounds.

3. What have I enjoyed eating this week?

Sea bass and trout. Am leaving cobbler alone for a while as find it a bit bland.

4. Have I eaten anything unhealthy this week?

I had a service station meal yesterday on a day out. I can’t say I enjoyed it hugely. It was OK but these days I really do prefer healthier options.

5. How are you feeling about losing weight?

Positive. Sometimes I get a bit down about how long it will take for me to slim but in life terms, a year and a bit at most is not really that long at all.

5. Do you have a top tip to share with us?

I have 10 this week – see above.

With love from the Striking Mum x

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What are you best weight loss tips?