Lose a Pound of Fat and Get Motivated

Losing one pound of fat isn't that impressive to some people but knowing how to do so can make a world of difference for someone else. Losing just one pound means that you can lose two, three, and continue until you reach your goal.

There are a lot of ways to go about losing pounds but nothing will take the place of healthy eating and physical activity. Yet, eating healthy and exercising can be often neglected due to busy lifestyles. It can be hard for most people to fit in fitness.

Below are some tips that may help you get on the right track of losing a pound and staying motivated to meet your weight loss goal.

1. Keep food simple - Fitting in healthy eating means keeping food simple in terms of the food you choose to eat. Simple doesn't mean ordering through a drive-thru. It means eating food that isn't full of ingredients you can't pronounce or have no clue to what they are. The more natural your food the better. Think of lean meats, seafood, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and good fats.

2. Make the most of your workouts - If your biggest excuse is not having time to workout then you will need to make the most of each workout that you do. Burning fat should be the goal and a great way to do this is by building muscle. Good fat burning exercises are strength training, calisthenics, and interval training.

3. Don't weigh yourself daily - Our weight can fluctuate from day to day so if you weigh yourself everyday you may freak out wondering why you are a pound heavier than the day before. Keep in mind that there is water weight to consider as well as gaining muscle that puts on weight. This happens over time so it is probably better to do weekly weigh-ins.

4. Make small goals - Let's say you have 20 pounds or more to lose. Setting a huge goal can make it seem unachievable. Set a realistic goal of losing one pound per week. When you see that you can lose a pound a week, it gets you motivated. It's nicer to reach small goals and feel good along the way. The small goals add up to your much larger one.

If you can lose one pound, you can lose the rest that are keeping you overweight. It is all about baby steps, seeing progress, and staying motivated.

Have you reached your weight loss goal or working towards it? What are some of your tips?

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10 Ways to Get Motivated to Exercise

One of the hardest parts of working out is getting started. I remember working 8 or more hours a day and commuting for one hour in rush-hour traffic. The last thing I felt like doing after a long day was exercising. Yet, when I didn't exercise, I was always sluggish and I gained a lot of weight in the process. You are probably finding yourself in a similar situation. How do we get motivated enough to exercise?

Well, like most things we do in our lives, if it is something fun and something that we look forward to we will have no problem doing it. Therefore, we need to find ways to make exercise fun and ways to keep our motivation levels up. Below are 10 ideas that you may find helpful and inspire you to try fitness.

1. Get fitness minded - Even if you are out of shape, it doesn't mean you can't be into health and fitness. Begin acting as if you are fitness fanatic. The more you get enthused about fitness, the more you will want to do it.

2. Subscribe to top fitness magazines - You need to surround your home with fitness material. When you have health related magazines around that you can read in your spare time, not only will you learn a thing or two, you may even become inspired by the people featured in the magazines.

3. Join communities online - There are so many different fitness communities online from bodybuilders to runners, there is a forum that will match your interests. Participate and communicate with other fitness-minded people.

4. Find a cause - There are many good causes that you can participate in throughout the year. Many are fitness related such as walking or running for 3k's or 5k's. Train and participate. You'll be motivated to help out.

5. Start a group - Do you know others who are struggling with motivation? Start a walking, running, biking or other fitness related club. Schedule meet-ups and workout together to help motivate each other.

6. Buy workout clothes - Clothes can change our moods and when you put on workout clothes, it can get you in the mood to workout even if it's for a short walk.

7. Set small goals - Set simple goals such as working out 3 times per week. When you meet that goal, reward yourself with something cool like going to a movie or a new pair of shoes.

8. Blog it - Many people find tons of motivation from starting a blog about their fitness. It helps keep you accountable and you meet other people who are in the same situation.

9. Create playlists - Nothing gets me pumped up to exercise like good music. I make various playlists and upload to my mp3 player. Music can be a great motivator.

10. Hire a trainer - If you can budget it, personal trainers are excellent in terms of motivation. They keep you accountable and teach you different methods of exercise.

Motivation can come from everywhere, however, some of the best motivation comes from communicating with others who have fitness goals they are working towards as well.

I recommend opening a FREE account in the Team Beachbody Club. You will have have access to the support, motivation, and tools you need to reach your fitness goals. Sign up for free by visiting: http://whole9fitness.com/beachbody-club/

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