To lose weight requires motivation, and let’s face it, someone who has been overweight for a while has clearly been struggling for a long time and most likely have tried and failed before. This failure sits in their minds and they fear going there again. Once you can get someone really motivated to lose weight, the rest is much easier.
As someone who helps people to get to their target weight I am delighted when someone asks me how to lose 10 pounds in a week or how to lose a pound a day. It means they already have a sense of urgency. I can move on to the next step. I just have to build on it in their minds and this urgency can sustain them until they see results. When the resulst and rewards become a reality in as little as a few days, their motivation will be fueled. There is no greater boost to one’s commitment than seeing results from effort.
Losing weight slowly is tiresome. Losing weight fast may require a real effort but it is much easier. It is almost impossible to change habits slowly. You have to be decisive about it. If you can anticipate results, visible results, in the near future it makes every effort easier. A distant goal is vague and not real in people’s minds.
There is no danger in losing weight fast. I don’t know of anybody who has come to harm by fast weight loss. It is how you go about it that may cause some harm.
Here are some guidelines for losing weight fast:
- See every step towards your objective in a positive light. It is a reward for yourself you are working on.
- Choose a diet that is aggressive but well balanced.
- Never feel like a victim. Know that you are achieving something big.
- Make your target as important as looking after family. You will not stop, even for a toilet break if you might miss such an important task.
- Visualise reaching a challenging and motivating weight, shape and new look within a date less than 15 days away.
- Make sure to drink enough water and get enough sleep.
Thus avoid slow diets. You will not keep your motivation and will soon fall back into old routines. Make the decision firmly and start immediately. The amazing change in quality of life is only a few weeks away!
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