Knowing the good consequences of losing weight is one thing; staying sustained to get there is another matter. Motivation to lose weight is easy … at first. Many weight loss enthusiasts find it difficult to keep motivation high after the initial phase. This is true of all human endeavors. We started out very motivated, only to see the motivation fade down the sides as time goes on.
So if you want to lose weight and keep it off forever, you must have a few tricks up your sleeve that can help keep your motivation in check, especially during times of doubt and difficulty. Here are a few:
Write and rewrite your goals
The process of writing and rewriting goals never ceases to amaze me. This is a powerful tool as it attracts the unconscious mind, which is solely responsible for generating motivation, to stay on the right track. It is also a constant reminder of the reasons you have embarked on the weight loss journey in the first place.
The more you write and rewrite your goals and the more you think about them, the clearer they will be and the definitions will become sharper.
Clarity is power and it will increase your motivation. So, make it a habit to jog and review your goals daily. Get a notebook and carry it with you at all times. Every day rewrite your weight loss goals. The best times to do this are before going to bed and as soon as you wake up in the morning, this because the unconscious mind is most suggestible during those times of the day.
The principle of the mastermind
We become the people we surround ourselves with most of the time, as Brian Tracy, an expert on mental performance and motivation, never tires of saying. Therefore, the people you keep around can certainly make or break your motivation to lose weight. And you can’t do much about it.
However, choosing the right company is the right decision, however, I am not suggesting that you leave all your friends less than skinny. However, minimizing your touch, at least until you reach your desired weight, can jumpstart your motivation again.
So you have to start hanging out with leaner and fitter people, and your unconscious mind will start to activate the new frequencies and vibrations. Head to your local gym or health club and try to spend as much time as possible socializing with the kind of people you want to become.
Seek inspiration
Another way to increase your motivation levels is to seek inspiration and find a mental mentor to get you moving. This mentor does not have to be a coach or a spiritual guru; Mentors come in many shapes and forms. A biography or book can also be good mentors. When we are inspired, we see a better version of ourselves, this can be very stimulating and tempting to take more action.
Therefore, you must find out who inspires you the most. Maybe it’s Gandhi or the old woman next door who walks every day despite her old age. Regardless, you’ll move faster and unhindered to make your weight loss resolution a concrete reality, while at the same time maintaining your sanity and making your journey more enjoyable.