How do you keep motivation and willpower? thanks

[fatmum]

[fy-yerrey]

It's very difficult..... but I find that it helps to set small, achievable goals. For example-I assumed the minimal weight loss of one pound per week. Sounds low? Add that up over a period of 12 weeks. Then carry on the calculation for another 12 weeks, then a third time, and those pounds turn into a very significant loss. I've also plotted a graph of my weight in kg versus number of weeks. I've assumed a weight loss of 1 lb per week and plotted my theoretical weight over the same time period. This has been helpful to see whether I'm on target or whether I need to exercise a bit more and/or, eat less! It's a visual motivator to carrying on with the plan. It's also very satisfying to be able to wear a pair of trousers that wouldn't even go over your hips once upon a time. This is also excellent proof that you're doing well and that you can continue to do well. It's very easy to have a bad day then binge on all the wrong things and end up miserable and demotivated, BUT, the trick is to simply start again tomorrow, eating sensibly and going for a walk. Accept that there will be days when you 'fall off the wagon', but put them behind you and carry on. I've found it helpful to plan meals in advance too. It's even saving me money in the supermarket by sticking to a shopping list made out in advance for the week's meals. Hang on in there and trust in yourself to succeed. Good luck!

[bodo10]

well, I think you will have to find out what works for you. Everyone is different.

I can only tell you what works for me.

1. I realised, what I eat is my responsibility

2. I have never established any helpful eating habits but I can do it now which the 12 week plan

3. What I put in will either go out through exercises or I will carry it as reserves, which I don’t need.

4. I eat more then I should and I wasn’t aware of it.

Good luck.

[nutritioncoach]

Hi

it is very hard to stay motivated but evidence has shown that if you keep doing something for 28 days you can change the habit. so make a small but permanent change to your eating or exercise and after 28 days of doing that it is much more likely to become part of your normal routine. Here's a link to my blog giving more info nutrition-coach.co.uk/blog/...

[Mazhar1]

I think sharing the goals with family friends etc through Facebook etc and putting the goals and achievements out there helps. It shows your commitment and also helps others to keep motivated.