Motivation for weight loss will snowball once you see the effectsLosing weight is by no means the easiest of tasks so it's important to get and keep yourself motivated. Being in the right frame of mind can be one of the most important factors in weight loss.
Keep yourself focused on reaching your target but keep your targets realistic. Putting on weight is only a disaster if it causes you to give up.
Conversely, if you have a particularly good period of weight loss, don’t put too much pressure to meet or beat the same targets over the next period.
Benefits of losing weight
Focus on how the weight loss will be beneficial to you.
You may find visualising how you will look in smaller clothes helps.
Focus on the health benefits. You'll have more energy and blood glucose levels will be better too.
You’ll feel more confident and able to look forward to holidays and special occasions.
Hints to help you through the weight loss
Keep your targets small and realistic
Review your progress on a monthly basis rather than a weekly basis
Get a trusted behind you to help motivate you during the harder times
Make a conscious effort to focus on the positives
Make a record of your progress, this might be online or you could make a photo diary
