You can attain your goals or resolutions, but only IF you know how to go about setting them up correctly in the first place. And I'll give you a few useful pointers to help you get started on the right track.
Begin with the end in mind. What's the end result you want to achieve? Do you want to lose weight?
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01. Get Specific and Be Realistic.
It's not enough to just say "I want to lose weight." How much do you want to lose exactly? By when? A better goal is to say "I want to lose 11 pounds in 3 months." And make sure your goal is realistic. If you want to drop 27 pounds, it's not realistic to say you want to do that within the next 7 days, not to mention that it's not healthy to do that! Or if you've been putting on the weight slowly over the last 10 years, it's not quite realistic to say you want to go back to your weight 10 years ago within a month.
02. Break it down into smaller and easier
"Baby steps." Let's say you want to lose 20 pounds. That seems like an insurmountable task, but it becomes easier to manage if you look at it as losing an average of 1 pound per week, over a course of 20 weeks. Now's that manageable! For you to lose a pound a week, you only need to create a calorie deficit of about 500 calories per day by controlling your diet and increasing your amount of exercises.
03. Okay, Now for The Big "Secret"
The missing key to achieving your goals Write down your "Why" what are you doing this for? Most people skip this step, and it's a primary reason why they never seem to achieve their goals. It's absolutely critical for you to write down the reasons why you want to achieve each specific goal. For example, if the goal is to "lose 20 pounds in 6 months," write down why you want to lose that weight.
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04. Make it "Personal and Emotional."
The more "emotional" the reason, the more likely you'll be driven towards the goal. So, let's say you've got kids. An example of a good "reason why" is "I know being overweight is a leading cause of many health problems I will lose the 20 pounds and get healthier so that I will not be a burden to my children, and be able to stay healthy long enough to attend my daughter's wedding and be there to carry my grandchildren." A assuming all these things are important to you, of course. But I'm sure you get the picture.
05. Write it down and put it up
It's usually not good enough to just think of the goals in your head. You need to write down all your specific goals and the "reasons why," and then paste it up where you will look at it every day. Don't write it down on a notebook and chuck that inside the drawer. Instead, paste it up on your dressing table mirror, or anywhere else that is in plain sight. Remember, "out of sight, out of mind!"
06. Do Not Be Too Ambitious
Without a doubt, it's crucial to create sensible and healthy weight loss objectives. One to two pounds per week of progressive weight loss is typically seen as a healthy and sustainable goal. Rapid weight loss might be harmful to your general health and body composition. Instead of significantly reducing excess body fat, rapid weight loss frequently causes the loss of water weight and lean muscle mass.
- Sustainable Results
Slow weight reduction makes it more likely that you'll keep the weight off in the long run since it gives your body time to adjust to the changes. Quick weight reduction might result in unhealthy dietary habits and regaining weight again.
- Lean muscle preservation
If you lose weight too rapidly, your body may start metabolizing your muscle for energy. Even while at rest, muscle helps you burn calories thanks to its metabolic activity. Keeping your lean muscle mass helps you look toned and have a healthier metabolism.
- Nutritional Suitability
Diets for rapid weight reduction sometimes call for significant calorie restriction, which might result in nutritional deficits. A modest weight reduction strategy enables you to enjoy a healthy, diverse diet that is balanced and rich in the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
- Nutritional Suitability
Diets for rapid weight reduction sometimes call for significant calorie restriction, which might result in nutritional deficits. A modest weight reduction strategy enables you to enjoy a healthy, diverse diet that is balanced and rich in the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
- Low energy levels
weariness, and irritation are possible effects of drastic calorie decreases. Your body gets the energy it requires to operate at its best and support your everyday activities through gradual weight loss.
- Balanced Hydration
Fast weight loss is frequently accompanied by a loss of water weight, which can cause dehydration. Focusing on reducing genuine fat rather than simply water is crucial.
- Healthy Body Composition
Rapid weight loss might change the ratio of your body's fat to lean mass, increasing the amount of body fat. Your body may change and maintain a more favorable body composition with a progressive approach.
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07. Be Realistic
The pounds didn't come on overnight, so don't expect them to disappear in a jiffy too. And sometimes the weight loss isn't as fast (or as much) as planned. So try not to worry, as worrying will only make you gain weight. You must keep in mind that losing weight is not a "all or nothing" proposition. Think of it as "slowly but surely" instead. If you follow your plan, even if your weight fluctuates a little bit from time to time, you'll still be thrilled at the end of the year!
Use these simple steps and make a positive difference to your life this year
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