Small Changes, Big Rewards - After the New Years Resolutions to Lose Weight

Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year?燭his is one of the most popular New Year抯 resolutions and the one that is most often unfulfilled.

Did you make a resolution to lose weight this year?燭his is one of the most popular New Year抯 resolutions, and the one that is most often unfulfilled.燗fter all, it抯 not easy changing long-time eating and exercise habits.燬o how can you follow through and stick to this resolution? The best way is to take small steps toward changing these habits.燙onsider:

-燤aking changes now instead of waiting until you have a full-blown plan in place.燭his way, you won抰 procrastinate or feel overwhelmed, and you抣l see the benefits more quickly.?
-燗dding a little extra activity to your day.燬tarting an exercise routine can be intimidating, so make some changes in your daily routine to be more active.燜or example, consider walking from work to appointments if they are nearby. Or, when taking the elevator up to your office, get off at a lower floor and take the stairs.燨ver time, you can gradually increase this activity and make it part of your daily routine.
-燬etting realistic goals.燜or example, consider reducing your current body weight by 10 per cent. It抯 a relatively easy goal to achieve, and it can have a significant positive impact on your health.
-燱atching your portions.燞ow much you eat is often more important than what you eat.燙utting portions means you can continue to enjoy the foods you love without guilt or weight-gain.
-燘uying smaller or single-size versions of your favourite snacks.燚epriving yourself of something you love only increases the risk of stress and overindulgence.?
-燜ocusing on the weight you抳e lost, not the weight you need to lose.燫emember, each pound you shed brings you closer to your goal.燭his will help you stay positive and on track.?
-燢eeping a journal of your progress.燤onitoring your success and achievements is a great way to stay motivated, and it will help you develop a plan that you can follow for life.?
-燜orgiving yourself when you make a mistake and moving on.燭hat way, you抣l get back on track and regain your momentum quickly.
-燗voiding crash diets, which can actually have a negative impact on your health. The best way to take excess weight off, and keep it off, is to do it gradually.?

Remember, it takes time for new habits to become routine.燬tay focused and, with time, these small steps will result in significant improvements, not just in your health and weight, but also in your self-esteem and confidence.?

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