First off, I call it an adventure because losing weight should both be rewarding and fun! No amount of hard work will keep you going unless you enjoy what you are doing and you know what you want to achieve, so it really should be an adventure.
Weight loss motivation is an important factor to successfully finish this adventure. It would be hard to stay motivated but with a bit of work and a lot of determination – everything is possible. To help you on your way, I offer you a secret weapon to keep your motivation up and about.
A Journal.
A journal will be your best friend in this adventure. Keep a log of the different hurdles and successes you experience along the way. Write down your weight loss goal/s, look at them often for inspiration. Make sure to write in your journal daily, whether it be at the end of the day or at the course of each day.
Here are some things you may want to take note of:
Exercise:
- Write down how your exercise is making you feel each day.
- Chart down your progress in regard to your specific goals.
- Write down how your exercise has been affecting your energy level, mood, weight, quality of sleep, etc.
- Write down how various exercises are affecting your adventure.
Food and Beverage:
- Write down the food and drinks you are eating.
- Write down the exact portion if you can. Portion sizes are important so you can accurately record the calories you are consuming.
- Write down the time you start eating and the time you end. Eating too fast or too slowly may indicate certain things. You will also be able to see if you are eating too often or the other way around.
- Writing down where you eat and with who may indicate factors influencing how you eat.
Emotions:
- It is important to write down your feelings as the days progress and your adventure goes on its way.
- Take note if certain emotions cause you to eat more and what you can do about it.
A journal will definitely be your secret weapon in this adventure. Keep on and be able to track down your progress, keeping you motivated until the end of this wonderful adventure!
