Many people are hesitant to start losing weight and getting fit because they think they need to make substantial lifestyle changes to achieve big results. However, this is not true. Small changes to your day-to-day life can deliver bigger and better results than you might think.
A slow but effective process
The process may be similar to many other experiences you have been through in your life. For instance, when your current job began, you may have experienced a considerable lack of confidence. However, if you are now happy and competent in your role, the process won’t have happened overnight. Chances are that you learned something new every day until you could stop worrying and felt perfectly equipped to carry out your duties.
If you are a parent, you may have been through a similar process, experiencing a great deal of worry and confusion initially until you started to feel like a natural at parenting. When we break down a challenge into small, manageable chunks and tackle each obstacle individually, the bigger goal begins to feel much more achievable. This is true of many of life’s challenges.
Where to start on your weight loss journey
If you have decided to make positive changes to your life and are ready to begin the process, you may be wondering where to begin. However, if you have decided to make these changes, you are already on the journey. The first step on your journey is choosing to embark upon it.
Myths about weight loss
Sadly, there are still far too many myths about weight loss circulating amongst the public. Let’s look at some of the things you DON’T have to do to achieve your weight loss goals.
Starve yourself
Embark on a fad diet
Spend several hours at the gym each day
If you do take one or more of the above steps, you are likely to cause yourself more harm than good. This type of lifestyle is not sustainable, and it’s much safer and more effective to make one minor change each week as you work towards your health and weight loss targets. A simple, manageable process is much more effective when meeting health and fitness goals. This is precisely what we do at The Weight Loss Academy. When you work with us, we’ll work closely alongside you to create a bespoke plan that suits your current lifestyle. We won’t rush you through the process – we’ll wait until you’ve mastered each step before we move on to the next.
Which small changes can I make?
Eating more vegetables. Studies have consistently shown that people lose weight if they consume more vegetables at mealtimes and eat them before the other parts of their meals.
Reduce your sugar consumption. Cutting back on sugar slowly is a great way to ensure your body adjusts to reduced sugar consumption. If you go ‘cold turkey,’ you are likely to feel very unwell.
Get more sleep. Research consistently shows that people lose more weight with a healthy sleeping pattern.
Even particularly small changes can help you meet your goals. A mere 2% weekly improvement can significantly contribute to how much weight you lose over the year. By thinking long-term rather than short-term, you can start seeing the changes you want to see. At The Weight Loss Academy, we are here to help you make the changes needed to meet your goals. Why not get in touch today?