Now I do want to clarify I am no doctor, but I am human. I do have the typical weight troubles of a most Americans. I have succeeded in losing a lot of weight and keeping it off for more than a month. Now after a year is when I started messing up lmao but I'm much more grounded and focused now than I was back then..
Okay so are you ready? Seriously, are you?
1. Find you a reliable workout partner. You need someone who is just as thirsty to be in shape as you. For beginners, the best partner is going to be someone who already has a set routine. That way you have a great foundation and if you just so happen to be a shitty workout partner, they're not suffering also. Getting serious about being healthy is not just something you wake up and do, it's something you prepare for because it's typically not something we all routinely do. It's new. Like all new things, we have to make it habit, it won't mysteriously become one.
2.Write it down, post it, and make sure you see it everyday. On average we give up working out 1 month after we've started. Either we're not seeing the results we want, we're tired and other things are coming up, or you've just completely lost motivation. Do yourself a favor before you even start working out. Write down the reason you're working out with your starting weight and measurements. Post it somewhere you'll see it everyday -- bathroom mirror, car dashboard, or even in the refrigerator. Make sure you are reading this everyday. You can do this and sometimes you need that reminder from yourself.
3. Simple: up your water intake. Water flushes out 90% of toxins in our body. If you simply drank more water without changing anything else, you will lose weight and also clear up your complexion on top of other things. Water is that cheap, all natural detox drink that you need to be drinking. Now I'm not saying go from two cups of water to eight cups immediately. But start substituting water for those other drinks you enjoy slowly and watch the changes your body makes. It's gradual but it's one of those differences you can see and feel.
4. You notice I have a picture for every tip I've posted? Well honey, I have dozens of pictures in my phone, on my page, and in my home. Whether it's a quote or a picture of a fitness model, I have motivation everywhere. The great thing about being human, we don't only self motivate, we get motivation from so many other sources. Find some great quotes and tape them on your wall. Make your background someone with an amazing body who also has a body type like yours. This is the fun part about getting healthy.
5. Stay conscious. This is not something that happens overnight. Getting what you want and deserve never is easy. It always takes some time. You just have to stay dedicated and work at it. Giving up is the worse thing you can do, seriously. One simple suggestion: take your measurements and weigh yourself less. Measurements show more progress than the scale ever will, remember that. Know that you have reason and meaning for doing this and stay focused. In a time where being conscious is a must, keep your consciousness alive with this as well.
That's all I have for you this time. One love.
So far I've hit my one month anniversary of eating no pork. I must say I miss bacon, but I'm loving the way my body feels even more. I will keep you all updated and I hope you do the same.
