New Long Term Weight Loss Habits Matter the Most

If you launched a New Year’s resolution without having a plan attached to your goals, you may already be stalled along the way. Successful changes in behavior come from implementing a clear-cut goal along with the vision of what it will take to succeed. Many weight loss specialists today feel that it is easier for his or her client to focus on eating healthy meals, rather than chasing numbers on their scale. Goals are great for measuring short-term success, but it’s the long-term growth that counts the most. Since variety is the spice of life, spice up your New Year’s resolution by setting a couple of new short-term goals each month. This can allow you to start small and work your way up before tackling more intimidating goals. Once you find the right weight loss program that works for your body, you will care less about what you weigh each day and more about the healthy choices you are making. Actually, it is your commitment to your plan that produces the most satisfying reward.

• Lack of Support - Sooner or later, you might need a little push from someone else who is committed to helping you attain your weight loss resolution. Whether it is a friend, family member or professional, rely on your support mechanisms.
• Lack of Motivation - Very few people can stay committed to a weight loss program that requires them to repeat difficult tasks that produce few rewards. In fact, the best thing to do is to quit and start over with a personalized plan.
• Slow to Recover from Setbacks - When you have an unexpected setback, don’t quit on your resolution. Recharge your battery, recommit to your plan, and start over the very next day.
• Unrealistic Weight Loss Goals - Aiming at smaller weight loss targets can add up to big results. When you lose 5% of your body weight, you will have improved your health and well-being, so celebrate your achievements.
• Resolution Too Vague - If your New Year’s resolution is too vague, it will not work. Truth is simply starting a new year doesn’t have long-term value, so set specific goals that have true meaning.
• Lack of Planning - The best plan for losing weight is one that is personalized for your dietary, physical, and unique medical needs. Avoid fashionable diets that promise fast results with little effort.

With less activity and more time spent at home due to the pandemic, we can expect more dieters than ever trying to resolve their commitment in 2021. Weight loss resolutions often include intense workouts, complicated cleansings, less than exciting meals, and open-ended statements about lifestyle changes. Avoid being overwhelmed and set a goal to lose one pound a week in January. That way you can create a concrete action plan that can work to shed pounds. Simply saying you are going lose weight, go to the gym, and eat healthy is very vague. If you have resolved to do something, set a plan with a realistic timeline for reaching your goals. If you have made the resolution to lose weight this year, understand that you will likely gain the weight back unless you make a personal commitment to eating healthier and managing negative lifestyle issues.