Wow have I realized that my motivation has dropped off quite a bit. I still want my goals really badly, I just haven't been putting out the effort lately to achieve them. I know this is normal, and I've got to battle through it. I am changing habits, not just dieting. This month (May) I am going to do my 30 day motivational challege (also previously listed on my FB page). This will help me focus more intently on my goals. These set backs teach me valuable lessons. I will learn from them and move on in my journey to a healthier life! I found a new walking challenge (also posted on my FB page) that I'm going to try as well. The mind controls everything so I've go to get in on track!
Have you ever changed, or tried to change, the way you eat? Most of us connect the word “diet” with “weight loss”, but people adopt particular diets for a number of reasons. If you’ve ever been on a diet you’ll know that commitment is crucial. Many of us have been trying to lose a few pounds for years, often half-heartedly “dieting” again each Monday, and never making much progress. Others might manage to stick with a routine for a few weeks, only to come unstuck at the first vacation, birthday or holiday that comes along.
Here are some ways to stay committed to your diet:
Set Out Your Guidelines
If trying to lose weight, you might want to omit certain foods some or all of the time. For example, you might decide that you’ll only eat chocolate on weekends (in moderation of course!), or that you’ll avoid full-fat cheese altogether. (Tip: don’t try to be too restrictive – many find this is counter-productive as it can lead to binging.)
Record What You Eat
If you’re struggling to stay committed to your diet, recording what you eat is a great way to keep on track. You don’t need to keep an elaborate diary or journal: in some cases, you might simply tick days on the calendar when you’ve stuck to your guidelines.
Keeping a log of your eating patterns can also help you to identify particular times or situations that tend to knock your commitment to your diet. Perhaps you always end up eating fatty, salty processed foods with a particular group of friends, or maybe you tend to succumb to candy in the afternoons.
Join With Like-Minded Friends
There are thousands of groups, both physical and virtual (like Curvy Girl), for all sorts of different diets. If your friends and family don’t support your diet, this is a great way to surround yourself with people who do.
Make Gradual Changes
In some cases, overhauling your diet instantly isn’t going to be realistic. You can get healthier and lose weight by making incremental changes – you don’t have to be “perfect”. Build new healthier habits!
Music
This is a big motivational factor for me when I am walking/working out. When I listen to music I get pumped up and more into the exercise. With that being said I'd like to try and post a song each time that pumps me up! It will be all different genres! If you've got a song that gets you going....POST IT HERE! I'd love the tip!
Song: "Stuck Like Glue" by Sugarland
Until next time....Have a Curvy day!
CG :)
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