Why is incentive so important when trying to reduce weight?
Obesity is rtes are ever increasing these days. Studies show that the average yearly weight loss for dieters is a small 5-8 pounds. What makes it so difficult to diet? There are three major answers to this question. Those who are overweight do not have enough incentive or motivation to lose weight. Those that are trying to lose weight let themselves go hungry and don’t eat when they should. When someone has a bad day it can be stressful and cause lapses in our motivation and diets.
A weight loss survey questioned dieters to tell them their three biggest obstacles that they faced when trying to control the calories they intake. The most popular answers were:
- Not enough incentive to lose weight
- Becoming hungry and not feeling satisfied when done eating
- Having bad and stressful days
Here are some causes and what you can do to get past them.
The Importance of incentives
Consuming too many calories, not burning enough calories or a little of both can be a big reason that we gain weight. Correcting this imbalance can help you lose weight easier. You can correct this by changing your eating habits which isn’t easy especially when not being able to eat your favorite food. Exercise habits can be difficult to implement as well. Finding a good reason to implement these habits will help you make the change much easier and with great confidence.
Benefits of losing weight
The general answer is feeling better or being healthier. However there are those that say the doctor said so or their spouse asked them to. This is not enough motivation to keep you going and establish good routines. Trying to please someone else by losing weight is not enough to make you yourself want to lose weight. This will cause you to quit much quicker than if you are motivated for your own reasons.
The type of Incentive to use
A personal incentive is best to keep you motivated. This may seem selfish but any other incentive just won’t be good enough. Examples of personal incentives are: vacations, special occasions or large achievements. You must give yourself a set date no matter what reason you become motivated to lose weight for.
EXAMPLE
“I have six months to lose weight before my vacation in the Bahamas I want to drop 3 dress sizes and lose 30 pounds so I can get some deserved attention from my husband.” Sounds like a better reason than because they said I should, right?
Coming up with your own incentive to lose weight will help you achieve your goal faster and easier. Make your incentives something that will really impress you physically and emotionally.
Weight loss and mind control
Weight loss and mind control
The best way to start losing weight is to think about it! The mind is powerful and once you are able to focus your thoughts on eating a healthy diet and getting adequate exercise, you will start losing weight before you even know it. Most people make it a habit to blame others and everything else in their lives for their failure to lose weight. However, they forget and overlook the fact that they should be blaming no one other than themselves. They lack focus and control over their own minds. One’s own self-perception may be the biggest obstacle to overcome in one’s quest to lose weight.
With this knowledge in mind, the first step you must take if you are serious about weight loss is to train your mind to focus on the steps necessary to get you to an intermediate weight goal. Short-term goals are easier to achieve and stay focused on than long-term goals. However, you should always keep your eyes on the prize, and set short-term goals that will help you achieve your ultimate goal. If you think you can lose the weight, then you are already well on your way to losing it. If you think you cannot, then you have given up before even starting.
Tips To Think Yourself Slim
Always think positively! Positive thinking is more effective than you might realize. Start to alter the way you think about yourself. Instead of thinking that you are overweight and need to slim down, it is to your advantage to think that you will feel fit and healthy everyday if you stick to a good diet and exercise regimen. Visualize yourself at your desired healthy weight, no longer having to shop for plus sizes, and wearing regular-sized clothing that looks great on you. The new you is healthier, stronger, and more confident than ever. It feels great just to imagine your new look, does it not?
Short-term goals are more likely to be accomplished than long-term goals. They provide for instant gratification and will greatly boost your confidence every time you achieve your goal. Associate your short-term weight-loss goals with something enjoyable to you. Chances are, you will be more inclined to accomplish something that your mind thinks is pleasurable.
Motivate and inspire yourself by reading other people’s success stories. They act like cheerleaders to root you on during your weight loss game.
Only eat when you are actually hungry. Every time you are about to eat, make sure it is to fulfill a hunger pang, and not to make you feel better when you are stressed out.
Always know the reason why you are hungry. Sometimes, you may feel hungry when you are stressed, but that is only because you have been associating stress with hunger for so long. Break that habit, and only eat for self-sustenance.