It can be difficult to know where to begin when your New Year resolution is simply ‘get fit’ or ‘lose weight’. The Slimming Clinic can help you find a starting point for your weight loss journey as well as guiding you through it. Here are some tips to help you figure out where to start with your fitness journey.
Don’t restrict yourself from eating a single food. For example, don’t ban yourself from being able to eat chocolate or fries as this is most likely to backfire and result in binge eating. Allowing yourself certain treats now and again in a controlled portion size is totally fine, and will most likely help you stick to a healthier diet in your day to day life.
Don’t think of it as a ‘diet’ as this will make you feel like you’re depriving yourself of certain foods and increase the chances of abandoning this new lifestyle. Instead think of it as eating clean and healthy and try to remind yourself of the long term health benefits often.
Get organised. When most people set out to lose weight they aren’t really too sure on how to go about doing it. Sit down and create a detailed plan that is inclusive of your exercise routine as well as just your diet. You know your body the best, so you will be able to gauge the times you know you will be hungry and be able to plan for this.
Set clear goals. There’s no point in spending ages on creating an in-depth weight loss plan if you don’t know what you are working towards. Start with small, achievable goals, don’t set yourself tasks that will be too much for you to handle. Try starting with walking for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week and adding a serving of fruit and vegetables to at least 2 meals a day.
Be sensible. Don’t sign up for a lifetime membership at your local gym straight away! Instead, try working out in the comfort of your own home to figure out what type of exercises work best for you. Or join a gym BEFORE January 1st to give yourself the time to workout a plan that is best suited for you based on what your gym can offer. This way, you can choose the best classes for you, talk to a personal trainer and take your time doing so in order to make your new years resolution to lose weight as effective as possible.
Go public. Make a Facebook post listing your goals so your friends can hold you accountable when these are not fulfilled. This is a great way to keep yourself motivated when beginning your weight loss journey.
Try Dry January. After the busy Christmas period of parties, meals out and drinking, give your body a rest and the chance to recharge in the new year by cutting out alcohol for the month. This will help with kick-starting your weight loss journey and healthy lifestyle as well as giving your liver a nice break.
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