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7 Methods of Motivation

Posted by Kelli Arruzzo on Fri, May 21, 2010
  
  
  
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We've compiled a list of some of the most popular and innovative methods of motivation to help you in your weight loss. Below is Part One of this three part series. Check back next week for parts two and three!

Feel free to leave your own ideas and tips in the comments below!

1. Set goals.
Make sure each goal you set is reasonably attainable. Set a time limit to accomplish it in. This will help you to constantly add to your program and make is successful.
2. Keep a journal.
Post in your journal or log every day. You will see data pertaining to your progress and what you're doing right/wrong, calories burned, etc. Use this as a way to hold yourself accountable.
3. Chart your progress.
Take a fitness assessment to see your current weight, body fat measurements, and BMI. In three months, take these figures again to see what progress you've made.
4. Weigh yourself every day.
5. Count your steps.
Take the stairs and count the number of them to divert your attention. Get a pedometer and track how many steps you're taking each day. Every small step is progress.
6. Read success stories & motivational quotes.
Others stories can propel your desire to successfully live (and write) your own.
7. Have a photo shoot.
Take a picture of how you look now. As you progress in your program, periodically take a picture to see how much you've changed.

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I appreciate what you are sharing but feel that some of the info is too basic & has been said time & time again. I believe clients should "go for it" with a goal they truly want more than they want to sit on the couch or eat junk foods. You have to see it, believe it & say it to achieve it...t Decide exactly what you want to weight (yes, its better to be reasonable) & when you want to BE at your goal. Write it down & have it everywhere...in your desk drawer, on your bathroom mirror, in your car. Make it an affirmation, & say it, say it, say it. Soon your brain will believe you & your actions will follow. Take away the photos that show you overweight, become the person you want to be, right now in this moment. Yes, I know this is just a thought for the moment but I promise you it will become your reality. Again, see it, say it, believe it! Your mantra to success. Happy Losing, 
 
Donna Plants, Director & 100lb "loser" 
 
phcweightloss.com
Posted @ Friday, May 21, 2010 11:39 AM by Donna Plants
Hi Donna - 
 
Thanks for the feedback. I know some of the tips in this first part have been said by others before - but I thought some of them should be reiterated. While a lot of these are small steps, I really believe that sometimes that can make the biggest difference!  
 
I really like the idea you posted here about having your goal everywhere so that at every turn you're seeing it, which will ultimately help you to believe in it.  
 
Thanks for sharing your advice and what helped to propel your success! 
 
-Kelli
Posted @ Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:51 PM by Kelli Arruzzo
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