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The marathon
is 26 miles
long - a
formidable
challenge
even for a
trained
runner. Yet
people like
Mary who was
grossly
overweight
for 10
years, or
Jon who was
a recovering
lifetime
alcoholic,
were able to
train for
and run this
race.
How do so
many people
with
physical
disabilities
and problems
manage to
complete
this very
difficult
event? The
answer is
Motivation!
They were
able to
convince
themselves
that they
could
succeed in
spite of
their
problems.
And not only
that -
they were
able to keep
at it, week
after week
through the
long
training
program.
This is the
power of
motivation
and you can
use this
force to
lose the
weight you
want. |
The message here is simple:
If you are
not strongly
motivated you
will have a hard
time sticking
with your weight
loss program -
whatever it is.
There are many good weight loss
plans out there, and most of them will work. But
if your level of motivation is not kept up, the
chances are extremely high that you will not be
able to maintain your initial weight loss. The
answer is to make sure you are doing the right
things to keep you on track.
Here are some of the ways you can keep motivated
and meet for your weight loss goals.
Record Your Goals
Many
studies have shown
that people who take
the time to actually
write down their
goals are much more
likely to achieve
them them those who
don't. Why not take
a few moments and
jot them down right
now? You can always
add to them later...
Track Your Progress
Similarly, if you
record your daily
nutrition notes,
exercise and workout
activities you are
much more likely to
keep up with your
weight loss program.
You don't have to be
too detailed about
this - it's more
like a daily diary.
You can get a
wonderful
inspirational
Fitness log from
Personal Logs.com.
You can personalize
the cover of the
logbook with your
own text and photo.
Group
Support
Groups like Weight Watchers have
been successful, not because they have the best
diet plan in the world but more so because of
their regular meetings and coaching sessions.
These supportive meetings inspire people to
continue with their weight loss programs,
especially if they are getting discouraged with
the slow progress.
This is an
alternative to the
group meeting,
although it takes
more effort on your
part initially.
The big advantage is
that if you can
master this
technique then you
have gained an
important level of
independence.
(You can also apply
this to your other
life goals.) Some
self help sources
include:
Books and
downloadable
ebooks
Motivational
CD's
Self hypnosis
downloads
Weight Loss
Motivation -
download this
audio file to
help keep you
motivated on a
daily basis
Weight Loss
Package -
Many weight
problems are
psychologically-related.
Stress, nerves,
feeling
depressed etc.
This package of 11
separate
downloads deals
with many of
these issues to
help overcome
compulsive
eating and junk
food binges.
