“No pain no gain”… unfortunately this is indeed true. If you packed on the pounds this winter or if you totally let loose during pregnancy, it’s time to react. Fast. Because the sun, the junks, the beach are coming for you. Time to face the music, take the bull by the horns, your courage in your own hands, whatever you want to call it, you’ve got to believe in yourself and stick to it.
Get moving:
No hesitations – start working out or doing sport – and not half-heartedly.
Free up time for at least 4 sessions per week (and yes we’re all busy). Choose a sport you like, or two if you want to mix things up. Whatever you do, it’s crucial you set yourself some goals, a target weight to achieve within a specific timeframe. Ideally aim to lose 1 kg per week. More than that isn’t recommended health-wise, but any less isn’t really enough to motivate you. Buddy up with a girlfriend (even better!), but don’t wait around to do your business, this is YOUR personal fight.
You are on a DI-ET:
Sorry, but doing sport only isn’t going to cut it. So you’re going to have to make a few changes to your meals. Hurts a bit at first but then you’ll quickly get used to it and soon enough you start to enjoy eating healthy and feeling great. At first, it’s a mental game. Get started only when you feel ready and 300% determined. You’re not going to break, no yoyo effect, damage your stomach and possibly feel really down. So go at it little by little if you must, ease into it, but no backing out! It’s better if you actually plan your meals ahead with weekly menus, that way you won’t be standing hours in front of your fridge wondering what to eat, that’s the best way to crack. Follow our slimming program here.
Treat yourself:
Only once per week. NO MORE. One meal where you can eat whatever you want. Bread, desserts, cheese, cold cuts, go crazy. It gives you an insulin boost, like cracking a whip to your mind and body that will both feel a little tired sometimes. Don’t go overboard, you don’t want to make yourself sick or throw all your hard work away either. Plan light meals for the next day.
Make the best of it:
Try out life gluten free. It’s a great way to integrate a super healthy diet to your weight loss goals and feel really great in the process. Guaranteed, you’ll feel the difference. Plus, yummy recipes become allowed, like pancakes – oh yes, believe it!
See the difference:
Weight yourself, but don’t be obsessive. We tend to want to weigh ourselves every 5 minutes. Don’t. Once a day will do fine, in the morning for instance, when you wake up. If you’re feeling anxious, limit it to once per week. Avoid bad surprises that will make you feel down.
Stay upbeat:
Moral has to be of steel. Because tomato salad and soups aren’t comfort foods. Don’t lose sight of your target. Lost kgs boost you up, focus on that, and the weight you’ve lost. Visualize yourself with your dream body. Don’t give up! Take care of yourself, go for massages to relieve muscles tension and your mind, facials to be radiant and why not a few sessions of Cellu M6 to firm everything up. Don’t stop going out and eat out with your friends. Here’s a list of places that are diet friendly.
Ready, set, go!
