Last Updated on April 13, 2017 by Marie Bautista
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“Every year I promise myself I’ll finally get fit – and each
year I blow it. How can I stick with it
for good?”
year I blow it. How can I stick with it
for good?”
Everyone goes through cycles of having great intentions and
getting derailed. Staying on track is a
mental adjustment that comes down to three basic steps.
getting derailed. Staying on track is a
mental adjustment that comes down to three basic steps.
(By the way, incentives to losing weight can help. Try to check out this site for something you
can really look forward to if you lose some weight.)
can really look forward to if you lose some weight.)
First, believe that you will succeed , or you’ll make it
easier to quit (“I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, and was right”).
easier to quit (“I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, and was right”).
Next, change how you see adversity. Instead of obsessing about that piece of cake you just saw at the cake shop or the days you missed your workout, jump back
into your fitness and healthy-eating routine as soon as possible.
into your fitness and healthy-eating routine as soon as possible.
While you’re at it, lose downer words like “relapse” and “mistake.” Stay positive (falling off the wagon is a
learning experience!).
learning experience!).
Finally, replace the “buts” – “I’ve dropped 15 pounds but I
have so far to go” – with “ands” – “I’ve dropped 15 pounds and I’m on my way of
achieving my goal.”
have so far to go” – with “ands” – “I’ve dropped 15 pounds and I’m on my way of
achieving my goal.”
Great tips! Believe, change and replace…. these are the keys to shed off those unwanted pounds.
i need this motivation..I really do 😀
Very good article for people who wanted so much to be physically adorable.
I would like to finally get out of my "lazy" mood and just do it. I'm so lazy and I need to face the fact that my metabolism will never be the same again. Who am I kidding? Thanks for the tips and the reminders. 🙂
It's hard to really stick in reaching out your goals bu-t with self discipline and determination, you can do it.
Oh, I wish I could apply all this. I need more focus. They're really, really great tips.
Love the tips! That's self motivation for you. It's definitely a challenge to get fit. I am just lazy at times hehe.
That's the spirit! 🙂
I think it's important to inform people around you that your on a diet.
so you'll be reminded also of your goal.