Would you like to have more willpower? Do not worry! Experts argue that weight loss is possible with proper planning, which does not require iron willpower at all.
If you think that lack of willpower is preventing you from losing weight, then think again. Willpower is not a magical quality you need to lose weight. Willpower alone is not enough, action and clear planning are needed here. A few tips will help you prioritize and figure out what's really important.
Instructions
Step 1
Set health goals.
Instead of just thinking about losing pounds, think about how it will benefit your overall health.
Action: Think about overall health. Set a goal: to increase physical activity, renew the nutrition system.
Step 2
Set goals that are small and achievable.
Losing weight often turns into frustration when we try to lose too much too quickly. We try to follow unrealistic diets and unimaginable loads. Broken hopes lead to failure, forming a vicious circle: one small failure leads to discouragement, which leads to even greater failure. It’s completely normal to give up in these situations.
Action: Write a list of small, step-by-step goals that you can cross out as you achieve them. Set tasks that can be completed during the week, such as going to a workout in the gym or planning a doctor's visit for the year ahead. You will have a feeling of constant satisfaction and success, because you will constantly be planned and easily move towards your goal.
Step 3
See your dietitian.
Making an appointment with a dietitian can be effective if you are used to relying on someone else's experience and following professional advice.
Action: Contact a professional nutritionist. Find out where his office is, what is the cost of the appointment, what you need to bring with you. Then the first visit will not seem difficult and scary, but real and attainable.
Step 4
Don't starve.
Fasting will not lead to long-term results. If you are hungry, experience has shown that you will not choose what to eat. What is at hand will be used.
Action: Make sure your breakfast, lunch and dinner are nutritious, healthy, and balanced. Consider snacking options between meals. Consider the amount of calories and carbohydrates you need.
Step 5
Don't believe your eyes
The portions in cafes and restaurants are constantly growing, and this is changing the way we think about what an optimal meal should look like. If you are going to dine out, check out the site you visit in the evening, read the menus and nutrient information so you don't be tempted to overeat.
Action: Make a list of food service establishments where food information is available. Prepare in advance for a trip to a restaurant or cafe. Firstly, it will give you confidence in yourself and in your goals, and secondly, it will help control the process of accounting for consumed products.
