Seven Easy Tips to Help You Achieve Your Weight-Loss Resolutions

The end of the year may be a frustrating time for many people since their goals just weren't achieved. Goals are a great way to motivate us to pursue the things in life we desire.

But it doesn't have to be so.

Really.

You can achieve your objectives or resolutions if you know how to put them up correctly in the first place. And I'll provide you with a few helpful tips to get you started on the correct path.

- Start with the finish in mind. What result do you hope to accomplish? Do you desire weight loss? Alternatively, do you wish to lower one dress size?

- Be detailed and practical. It is insufficient to just declare, "I want to lose weight." How much exactly do you want to lose? By what date? A more appropriate objective is "I want to shed 11 pounds in three months." and ensure that your objective is attainable. If you wish to lose 27 pounds, stating that you will do so in the following week is unrealistic and unhealthy. Or, if you've slowly gained weight over the past decade, it's unrealistic to state you want to return to your weight from 10 years ago within a month.

- Divide the process into smaller, more manageable "baby steps." Consider that you wish to drop 20 pounds. This may sound overwhelming, but it becomes more manageable when viewed as losing an average of 1 pound per week over a period of 20 weeks. Now that's feasible! In order to lose one pound per week, you need to create a calorie deficit of approximately 500 calories per day through diet restriction and increased physical activity.

- The missing key to reaching your objectives is now revealed. Document your "why," i.e., why are you doing this? This is a phase that the majority of individuals skip, which is a significant reason why they never attain their goals. It is of the utmost importance that you document the motivations behind each specific goal. For example, if your objective is to "drop 20 pounds in six months," write down why you want to lose weight. Here's even another tip: Create a "personal and emotive" letter. The more "emotional" the reason, the more inclined you are to pursue the objective. So, let's pretend you've got kids. A superb example of a "reason why" is, "I know that being overweight is a leading cause of many health problems; I will lose 20 pounds and get healthier so that I am not a burden on my children and may attend my daughter's wedding and carry my grandkids." assuming, of course, that all of these are relevant to you. But I'm confident you understand the point.

- "Write it down and display it!" In most cases, it is insufficient to simply have goals in your brain. You must write out all of your precise goals and the "reasons why," and then post the list in a place where you will see it daily. Do not record the information in a notebook and then toss it into a drawer. Instead, affix it to your vanity mirror or someplace else that is easily visible. Keep in mind that "out of sight, out of mind!"

- Avoid being overly ambitious. Aim for a maximum reduction of 1-2 pounds every week! The loss of more than that amount is detrimental. And it will most likely be due to a loss of water and/or muscle as opposed to unwanted body fat.

- Maintain realism and "go with the flow." You didn't gain weight overnight, so don't expect to lose it either. Occasionally, weight reduction is not as rapid (or as significant) as anticipated. However, avoid tension because it will just cause you to gain weight. It is crucial that you do not view the process of weight loss as "all or nothing." Consider the phrase "slowly but surely" instead. The weight may fluctuate occasionally, but if you keep to your plan, you will still be pleased with your results at the end of the year!

Utilize these easy actions to make a difference in your life this year! Best wishes!