One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Considering that 68% of Americans are overweight or obese it seems like there are plenty of individuals that could benefit from that resolution. The problem with New Year’s resolutions is that most people don’t keep them and end up yo-yo dieting and actually becoming fatter than they were before they started trying to lose weight. Below are some tips to help you lose the weight in a healthy way and stick to your New Years goals.
Be realistic: One of the biggest pitfalls for people trying to lose weight is setting unrealistic goals. They set goals that aren’t attainable and instead of getting energized they get discouraged and quit working toward their goals when they can’t meet them right away. The Transitions Daily Journal and your CTLC will help you set reasonable and attainable goals that will keep you motivated and moving toward success.
Plan ahead:Don’t decide on January 1st that you are going to start living the Transitions Lifestyle. You will need some time to get prepared, find a class in your area and get rid of all the junk in your cupboards! Give yourself a week or two to prepare before starting the program that way you have a much better chance at success.
Outline your plan:Deciding what your goals are is the first step, now you need to decide how you are going to reach them. Sit down with your CTLC and make out a plan for your weight loss. Will you do detox week or the 7 day Nutriclean? How are you going to avoid glutinous foods for the next 6 weeks? Where is exercise going to fit into your life? If you have a plan it is much harder to make excuses.
Make a “pro” and “con” list: Staying motivated is one of the essentials to achieving your goals. Make a list of all the things you will be able to do once you lose weight and make a list of all the reasons being overweight is bad for you such as health concerns, lower self-esteem, poor mobility, etc.
Talk about it: Tell your friends and family that you have decided to change your lifestyle and your health. Let them know the foods that you won’t be eating any longer and the actions you will be taking to achieve your goals. Tell them about Transitions™ and how it is going to change your life. Support is one of the best motivators you can have.
Track your progress:Make sure you are tracking your meals, emotions, weight loss, inches, and body fat loss. Tracking your progress is a great way to stay on track because it keeps you accountable. You can track your progress in the Transitions Daily Journal or on the transitionslifestyle.com web site which ever way you choose make sure you stick to it.