Share your goals with the people in your life: friends, family, coworkers, to name a few. Become an advocate for change and encourage others while they watch you transform. People who inform others about their goals and take ownership of their changes are much more likely to succeed. This is one effective quick weight loss tip.
Weight loss marriage?
Get your spouse or legal partner hooked and hitched to changing shape with you!
Competition on!
Social support from your closest loved one can make all the different. You can even challenge them to a friendly fast weight loss competition to really get the love juices flowing.
To increase your fitness successes, write it down.
Research reveals that those who write down their daily goals have a much greater likelihood of achievement. Thus, every single day commit to writing down your fitness goals and you will drastically increase your chances of success.
Find a fitness role model in picture form, cut them out and attach them to your fridge.
Don't be afraid to talk with them about your goals. They have to listen and will never interrupt.
Tell the world about your goals!
Start a blog. Enounce it on facebook! Upload your before picture and tell everyone your goals, how you plan on getting there and what you will look like three months from now.
You are not perfect!
Everyone falls off the band wagon from time to time. In fact, you should plan on doing so and have a plan of action for when you do. Make a list of faithful techniques you are going to use to get back on track when you stumble. Have a go-to person that will urge you on when you hit the brakes. Keep that person in the loop and let them know you will be calling them on the tough days.
Partner in crime!
Get a workout partner and hold each other accountable.
Ally in change!
Find a friend that has similar goals as you or is interested in your success. Schedule a weekly email or phone call with them on a set day. Commit to it every week.
Reward your efforts!
Write down your weekly goals and how you plan on rewarding yourself once you reach them. A shopping trip, massage, whatever gets you excited and is an appropriate reward for your efforts should be the aim. Update your goals and rewards weekly.
Don't judge your success only on your weight loss.
Focus on the other improvements you are making and how they will benefit your for years to come.
Measure those love handles!
Track your weight weekly and include tape measurements around your "problem areas". This will give you a much more accurate picture of your progress than weight alone. Ideally, include tracking of your body fat to really gauge your progress! Doing so will help keep you on your path to a slimmer you and will help you recognize real plateaus.
Weight yourself on the same scale.
Yes, your weight could change based on drinking fluids, salt intake or any other changes that may alter your hydration levels. It would help if you did your weigh in after drinking the same amount of fluids and eating the same amount of foods. It usually is easiest to do first thing in the morning. Everyone's weight does fluctuate. My weight changes about five pounds throughout the day.
Matthew Johnson (Google+) is a certified personal trainer, nutrition expert and an on-line fitness consultant that started ChangingShape.com back in 2001.
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