YOUR BEST YEAR
Hello!!! Here I am again, writing about topics we all are faced with while on our weight loss journeys. They can be long and hard but making sure we follow specific steps that have been laid out from people that have successfully completed transformations is imperative to our success.
2016 has statically shown the Top 3 resolutions are #3. Spend less, Save more. #2.Get more organized and at the top of the list #1 LOSE WEIGHT. The very act of making New Years resolutions improves your odds of success. I have taken the time to do some research to ensure you know 9 key points that will help you in your weight loss journey.
Now that you know some of the reasons so many people fall off the resolution wagon, here are 9 expert tips to help you stick with your own New Year's vows:
1. Have a Realistic Eating Plan
Eating plans that have plenty of variety, yet are simple, interesting, and tastes good -- such as the Mediterranean-style diet with its "good carbs" from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy fats from nuts, fish, and olive and canola oils; and lean protein.
2. Believe in Yourself
Seeing is believing; once you see you are capable of making changes in your behavior, it inspires confidence. Breaking down a lofty goal into smaller steps is often what is needed to gain the belief that you can do it. The feeling of achievement will be continued motivation and ensure your success.
3. Get Support
Studies show that social support is critical, especially after the first few weeks when your motivation flags. Seek out someone who will be there for you long-term. Some people find success with online support groups while others do better with an exercise buddy. You need to figure out what kind of support will help you during the tough times that are inevitable when changing behaviors.
4. Spell Out the Details
So you want to lose weight or exercise more -- just how do you plan to do it? How will you handle eating out, or a schedule that squeezes out exercise? Devise a sensible plan for how you'll shop, cook, and fit in fitness. Think through how you'll deal with cravings, but don't deprive yourself. If you give yourself permission to eat what really matters to you, it puts you in control (instead of the diet), and empowers you to make a healthy decision on portion size. Don’t deprive yourself of what you really like just be very controlling of your portion sizes.
5. Set Mini-Goals
Maybe you want to lose 50 pounds, but you'll be more motivated to succeed if you celebrate every 10 pounds lost. Realistic resolutions are ones you can live with. Look at them as lots of "baby steps" strung together. Setting the bar too high can be demoralizing. People who set attainable, realistic goals are more likely to succeed.
6. Manage Your Cravings
Cravings for foods are caused by swings in your blood sugar. If you eat the right kinds of foods and snack strategically, you can eliminate cravings, everyone goes through cravings making sure that you are eating every 3-4 hours is extremely important and always including lean protein (from nuts, low-fat dairy, lean meats, or beans) will satisfy your hunger for fewer calories and without the dramatic swings in blood sugar.
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7. Control Your Environment
Surround yourself with people, places, and things that will help you change your behavior. Avoid those that invite problems, like going to happy hour or eating at a buffet restaurant.
8. Reward Yourself
Reward yourself all along the way for continued motivation and success. A reward could be a massage, flowers, or removing chores you dislike. Figure out what will work for you and treat yourself whenever you achieve goals
9. Anticipate Slips, and Deal with them Constructively
Don't let a slip-up derail your resolve to improve your health. Setbacks are inevitable; it's how you respond to them that matters. Just think of MLK when he was constantly ridiculed for the changes he believed in, and what happened as a result of his belief, massive change. Making sure you can take a failure and constructively create a positive attitude will help you go far in your goals of weight loss.
Everything that I have covered, steps 1-9 are all things we go through whether your skinny, over weight, or in-shape. The major difference is the mindset of those you aspire to be like is different, they face adversity with a headstrong mindset, never backing down because they know, without a shadow of a doubt they will conquer what is holding them back.They will do whatever it takes, just like a mother with a lost child her pursuit is relentless and will stop at nothing until her baby is safe.
I wanna personally thank you for taking a look at this blog today this valuable information can help change the course of your life and help aid in many successes in the future it gives me great pleasure to share this information with the world!
In starting your journey there are a lot of questions on what to do and exactly how to achieve what you have set out to accomplish. With my years of experience as a personal trainer and helping people with their nutrition
Nathan L. Byrd 
NASM- CPT
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