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How To Get
Motivated
Weight loss programs often fail by
a lack of motivation alone. Sure we all say we want to lose weight,
but are really ready to go the extra mile and do what must be done to
shed those extra pounds?
You must create mental and
emotional motivation. Mental motivation is simple. Just read
the list of risks above, and you will mentally think, "Wow, I really
should lose weight, so I won't develop diabetes, heart disease, or
depression." Emotional motivation is a bit more complex.
If you are emotionally motivated you don't just think about the risks and
benefits; you feel them. You feel that not losing weight would be
painful, and you'll do whatever you have to do to avoid the pain.
Motivation can come from a variety
of sources. Maybe your child asks you why you are fat or worries
that he/she will be fat too. Maybe you saw a movie that inspired
you. Maybe there is a special event in your life that you want to
lose weight for. Maybe you're just tired of being tired and out of
shape. If you've gotten far enough to find this web page and
actually read it, chances are you have some level of motivation to lose
weight. Now you must figure out how to boost that level of
motivation so that it continues to push you to reach your goal.
Everyone uses a different method
to boost motivation. Some people write in journals while other
people simply have to look in the mirror. For others it may be
trying on those tight jeans everyday to see if they feel any looser.
You might even feel motivated just by being around people who have similar
weight loss goals. Experiment with a variety of methods to find out
which one is perfect for you. Here are some motivation ideas I've tried:
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