Let’s talk about real weight loss. That means losing weight in a way and at a rate that’s sustainable. Yes, you can go on one of those miracle liquid diets for 48 hours and lose a few pounds. But it isn’t something you’d want to (or should) be sticking with for the long run.
Plus chances are that as soon as you go back to eating normally you’ll get the weight right back.
Free Report: 20 Simple Ways To Make Your Lifestyle More ActiveWhat Is Real Weight Loss?
Real weight loss is slow and steady weight loss. You didn’t put those 30 extra pounds on overnight. Don’t expect to take them off in a matter of weeks. Instead, aim to lose half a pound to a pound per week. And it’ll still be a challenge most weeks.
Lifestyle Changes
The key to slow and steady weight loss is lifestyle changes. The changes you make to your lifestyle today should become habits that will stick with you forever.
Drink more water, cut out high-calorie drinks like soda and fruit juices. Cut back on sugar and refined carbs as much as possible. Stick with low sugar fruits, lots of non-starchy veggies and protein. Don’t forget to add a few healthy fats. Yes, they are high in calories, but they’ll also keep you full longer.
Move More
Make it a habit to go for a 30 minute walk after dinner in the evening. Or start a yoga class. Make an effort to move around more all throughout your day. Get up and walk around while you’re talking on the phone. Go play with the kids in the yard or ride a bike. Keep in mind that you can move in 15 minute spurts to meet your daily goals.
Small lifestyle changes will start to add up and you’ll see some slow and steady weight loss. And there’s another important reason why you want to keep it real and not try to do too much too fast. The end goal is to keep the weight off. And that will be easier with if you do it slowly by changing the way you eat, the way you move and your whole outlook on life. Set yourself up for success by setting small weight loss goals and working toward them.
Yes it takes some patience, but it will be well worth it in the end. Because the end goal is a healthier, more active version of you. Someone that can run around with the kids at the park. Someone that’s setting a great example for her loved ones. And yes, someone that fits in that pretty new dress.
20 Ways To Be More Active & Achieve Real Weight Loss
To achieve real weight loss you need to commit to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and understand that burning fat and maintaining a healthy weight is a lifestyle. Like any healthy lifestyle, it isn’t a temporary fix, but a lifelong solution to a larger problem.
Developing healthier lifestyle habits can be challenging, but you have to ease yourself into it and stick to it. People are often amazed at how small changes can reap huge results. To help you leverage new habits into a lifetime of good health and better fitness download my free report 20 Ways To Make Your Lifestyle More Active. Once you choose a healthy lifestyle, you’ll never have to worry about dieting again.
