Tips 8-10

Tip Number 8

Rise, Shine, and Work Out

Making exercise a priority is a challenge for most people, but it's non-negotiable when it comes to weight loss. I always  recommend exercising first thing in the morning so other commitments — work, dinner plans — don't get in the way. Some people cannot be successful if they don't exercise in the morning, since it's often hard to fit it in at the end of the day. Even for me, if I don't do it first thing I keep making excuses. I also feel my body is just more tired at night and I can't do as much as in the morning when my body is fresh from a good night’s sleep.

 

Tip Number 9

Make Working Out FUN!

You can work out anywhere — at home, on vacation, on a work trip. I  recommend squats, wall pushups, triceps dips from a chair, abdominal crunches, and calf raises. Do two to three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions two to three times a week. Shake things up! If you don't like to do the same routine over and over (you shouldn't anyway) then stop in, class is never the same old routine!

 

Tip Number 10

Find More Than One Way to Stay Motivated

You might think setting a weight-loss goal is all the motivation you need - sorry to say, it is not. Setting a goal is great and achieving it is even better! Down the road you will need different things to motivate you, especially once you've lost the weight or, more importantly, reached a plateau. Also, if your motivation is weight loss and the scale is not moving, you’re at a loss; you get derailed.  Old habits are so easy to go back to.
Some other things that may help keep you motivated:
A 5k race
A bike race
A triathlon
An important upcoming event
Being healthy for your children
I am sure you can think of a few others that will help keep you on track!