Find someone to 'report' to. People tend to be more dedicated when
they know after a week or two they need to check in with someone. Find
someone to walk with for example, a close friend or even a diet buddy.
Share your goals! Trying to do things on your own can sometimes be a lot
harder.
How much
weight you want to lose does not matter. Put small goals (not heavy) and
undertake slow course (not brisk or rapid). This will maximize the
possibility of reduction in weight and also to retain it afterwards. Your
weight loss may be up to 10% of your initial body weight; or about 1 to
1.5 pounds per week. This may seem little; but do not back out. Remember,
slow & steady wins the race.
Think of things you want to do after you've lost the weight
and write them down. Is it wearing a bathing suit, meeting an old friend?
Keep these things planted firmly in your mind and try to add new ones
along the way.
Make sure your goals are realistic. Nothing can discourage a person
more than unrealistic goals. For example, if it is August don't try to
lose 60 pounds by September. If it does work the results are more
likely to be temporaryThe real key to losing weight is consistency. If you start missing
meals or skipping workouts your progress will slow down to the point of
discouragement. How bad do you want it? Find a good program and stick
with it. Remember, you get out of it what you put into it!