If you have been trying to lose weight for some time now and things seem to be going pretty well, then that’s great. If not, hang in there. Losing weight takes a lot of patience and hard work. Here are some tips that could aid the process. These are things that most fitness experts do to help them get fit, so it won’t hurt to try. You never know how much doing these tips could help you shed off those pounds unless you try.
Tip #1 – Make A Tangible Goal
Abs or a flat stomach is every fit girl’s dream, but looking in the mirror and trying to tuck in your tummy and thinking about the body you desire is not the act that will get you there. Sometimes, you may fool yourself into thinking that you’ve already lost some weight by looking at yourself in the mirror because you know that you’ve worked out hard all week. This is pure imagination. What you should do is to find a dress that is one or two sizes less than your size at the moment. Hang that dress on an area in your room where you can always see it. Your goal now is to fit into that dress. By doing this, you are motivating yourself and at the same time, you can see actual results when the time come that you fit perfectly on that dress.
Tip #2 – Eat On Blue Plates
It has been scientifically proven that the colors with warmer tones such as red, yellow, and orange has a psychological effect that would make you want to eat more. Now you know why most of the famous fast-food chains are in this color. To counter that, it is best to eat on plates with more calming tone, like blue. You will be amazed on how doing this simple switch can help swing your appetite.
Tip #3 – Get Good Quality Sleep
This tip is probably not new to you and it is because it is the most important thing that most people who are trying to lose weight always forget. When you don’t get god quality sleep, your brain will immediately act like your body is stressed out. It will automatically release the hormone Cortisol. Excessive amounts of Cortisol in the body will increase your appetite and also make your body store more fat around your tummy area. It promotes weight gain and other heart-related diseases.
Tip #4 – Listen To Faster Music While Working Out
This makes sense because listening to fast music will automatically make you feel more energetic and if you are running, this will make you move faster and, therefore, sweat a lot.
Tip #5 – Do More Weight Bearing Exercises
Weight bearing exercises do not necessarily mean that you have to lift some dumbbells or plates. Do not forget that your body is a weight itself. Therefore, if you think you are not yet ready to lift some heavy weights, you should try exercises that will make you lift your own body weight instead. Exercises such as Pilates, suspension and resistance training, or yoga are some of your options. Weight bearing exercises will make you gain more muscle mass and increased muscle mass will improve your metabolism. It means that you will be burning fat and calories more efficiently.
Tip #6 – Drink More Water
Drinking water will help keep you hydrated more than an energy drink can. Energy drinks contain more artificial sweeteners that’s why you feel a sudden energy and then feel tired after a few hours. Water contains all the electrolytes you need and it costs a lot less. Drinking water throughout the day will also make you feel less hungry because it fills you up and you might not notice this, but there are a lot of instances that thirst is mistaken as hunger.
Tip #7 – Make Your Progress Public
Start a weight loss blog or post your weight loss journey on any social media site. By having followers or when you know that some people are watching your progress, this will help keep you motivated throughout your weight loss journey. At the same time, you will inspire other individuals who want to get fit and lose some weight. I have seen many inspirational weight loss stories from women who are not afraid to make their progress public. This helps to keep them accountable and develop a never-give-up attitude.
Tip #8 – Keep A Journal
Have a record of your weight loss journey. Write down all your meals, your workouts and how you feel within the day. This will help you improve yourself and it will also keep you motivated because this will also serve as a reminder of how hard you have worked to gain your figure. Go through your notes before eating out or feasting on a buffet so that you will not over indulge.
Tip #9 – Keep Your Body Alkaline
The typical modern Western diet contains many foods that are highly acidic which can hinder your weight loss progress. When your body is too acidic, it tends to store fat. By eating alkaline foods, this will help counter the acidic impact of your acidic diet and lifestyle and detoxify your body. I first learnt the importance of Alkaline Diet at Unleash The Power Within London event. Since then, I always keep an eye on my choice of foods and how it can help me achieve my fitness goal.
Source:
http://humanelevation.tonyrobbins.com/blog/health/are-you-too-acidic
http://www.fitibility.com/how-to-lose-weight-fast-for-women/
