80+ Experts Sharing Amazing Tips On Weight Loss And Motivation

by | Sep 20, 2017 | Covid Sanity Pack

I am honoured to be the third expert on this list!!

1.10-minute rule

When you want to skip your workout tell yourself that you have to move for a minimum of 10 minutes, but If you still want to stop after 10 minutes, you can. Shift your mindset. Take skipping your entire workout off of the table. Some movement is always better than no movement.
The rationale is that breaking the workout into chunks will make moving seem less daunting. Anyone can do anything for ten minutes.

The rationale is that breaking the workout into chunks will make moving seem less daunting. Anyone can do anything for ten minutes.
Plus, 10 minutes of exercise is better than nothing, so if you do stop, that is okay. Usually once you have done 10 minutes you will continue and finish the workout.

2.Take the time to “Set yourself up for success.”

Preparation, preparation, preparation!!

Most of us make what I call “fitness wishes” instead of fitness goals. Without follow-through, simply saying “I am going to work out” is basically the same thing as wishing you will get fit. Turn your wish into a reality by establishing realistic and specific goals.
Take the time to brainstorm how you can actually accomplish your goals. Write down (or record with an app) your weekly goals. Figure out how you will accomplish each goal. If you know you can’t make it to a gym, build a home gym. Need help being accountable? Find a gym buddy. Never make it to the gym after work? Go before work. Make your plan specific. For example say “I am going to meet my friend at the gym three times per week after work. When I have evening work events I will walk at lunch”.
Each week reflect on what you did well and areas that need improvement. Then, figure out how you can reproduce your positive health choices. Next, anticipate future roadblocks and find solutions for the problems in advance.

3.SLEEP

Feeling low? Draggy? Like you couldn’t possibly muster the energy to workout or eat well? Prioritize sleep!! Your body and brain recovers while you sleep.
Need more incentive to prioritize recovery? Sleeping can help control your weight. The less you sleep the more ghrelin hormone your body produces, which means your appetite will increase. Plus, IF YOU DO NOT SLEEP ENOUGH you will produce less leptin, which is the hormone that helps your body feel satiated.

4.Talk to yourself.

The next time you want to make an unhealthy choice talk yourself through how you will feel depending on the choice you make. The unhealthy choice might feel good in the moment, but consider how you will feel in three hours.
For example, when I want to skip a workout I tell myself, yes, if I skip my workout I can relax, but the quality of my relaxation time will be compromised. I will be metaphorically kicking myself the entire time.
On the flip side, if I am active, even for 20 minutes, I will enjoy relaxing. Plus, I will feel great. My entire day will be better.

5.Lastly – Aim to “trend positive” and stay in your own “lane”

Instead of falling into the all too common trap of making unrealistic health goals, simply aim to “trend positive”. Meaning, perfection is not possible, so instead of setting yourself up for failure aim to simply make more healthy choices this month than last month.
Plus, your health process is exactly that, YOUR health process. Stay in your own health land! Don’t get caught up in what trendy diets your friends are trying, or not trying. When you go out to eat with friends or family don’t let their choices dictate your choices. Plan in advance what you will drink and eat — then don’t give into peer pressure. Don’t be judgmental of your friends when they want to eat and drink certain things, but don’t eat cake just to be in “solidarity” with them. Be your own health boss – stay in your own lane.

The main take-away is that setbacks will happen, so be prepared and don’t let them derail your progress. Learn from the experience so you don’t make the same decision again. Don’t aim for perfection, instead aim to “trend positive”. Persevere

Originally published at HABITNEST