5 Useful Strategies for Weight Loss
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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A universal recipe for combating excess kilograms is known to everyone - there is less to eat, more to train. However, this does not always give the long-awaited result. The key to success lies in bridging the gap between the results you want to achieve and what you are doing now. In this case, a good service can serve as a strategy to help achieve what is desired.
So, we present 5 strategies with which you can become healthier, prettier and more slender, and at the same time make it your way of life.
Strategy # 1
Set specific goals
When we set a goal to lose weight, we immediately doom our entire plan to failure. There is a big difference in motivation. For example, if we set a specific figure for ourselves - to lose 10 kilograms, then our brain perceives this as a signal to action and throws all the strength of the body to fight excess weight. The same can be said about nutrition. Learn to set for yourself not abstract tasks, such as that "I will not eat flour and will eat more fruit", namely "I want to eat fruit 3 times a day," even specifying portions that will be eaten. Thus, your body gets more motivation, and therefore there will be more chances for success.
Strategy # 2
Make a "festive" and "holiday" menu plan
On holidays or weekends, when we allow ourselves to relax a little, all efforts to get rid of extra pounds can be crossed out at a time. Sitting at a table full of various dishes, the temptation can be so strong that we ourselves without noticing, gorging on the string, and then our conscience begins to torment us. To avoid such extremes, do not hesitate to discuss in advance with yourself those dishes that will not cause your plan to lose weight substantially harm. For example, if you go on a visit, allow yourself to try some dishes and cake (if you are yearning for sweet). According to scientists, this method works very well and increases the chances of success 3 times.
Strategy # 3
Celebrate your progress
Be sure to note your progress, if any. This is very important for the further maintenance of the correct diet and exercise. If you are planning to lose 10 kilos and 2 of them are already behind, then focus on the remaining eight. If you praise yourself ahead of time, then the whole process can go wrong. A sense of accomplishment can drown out all the arguments of the mind and spoil everything.
Strategy # 4
Be realistic and optimistic at the same time
Believe in yourself and your strength, but do not forget that it is much easier to gain weight than to throw off later. Know, the struggle will not be easy and will require time, strength and strong-willed character. However, if you are not lazy and do everything right, then success is assured.
Strategy # 5
Strengthen your will
The ability to control your desires is very similar to the muscles - it also needs to be trained, strengthened and increased. For example, if you are accustomed to sitting hunched over a table, force yourself to straighten, thus controlling your actions.
These are small steps on the way to self-control, which will play into your hands, allowing you to keep on a short leash all the harmful desires for the figure, such as overeating, the desire to eat tasty, but harmful, and also laziness and smoking.