Those that know me, know I keep everything simple and to the point.  Weight loss isn’t complicated but most would have you think it is.

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1.   Set a goal date for a specific weight loss amount and don’t be afraid to adjust it from time to time.

2.   Find a few supporters or a support Group.  Staying motivated is a key element to losing weight.

3.   Create an action plan.  If you do not know how to do this.  Give me a call, I’ll help you.

4.   Prepare to be uncomfortable – At least for a short while. 

I’m constantly asked to explain what I mean when I say  “EAT LESS”.   A simple explanation is: “Eat Less than you are comfortable eating”.  If you are carrying extra weight, then chances are you are currently eating more than you need to.

When you begin your body transformation, it is a learning process, and you and your body will need to learn to be comfortable eating less.

This happens quicker for some people than others, but it will quickly happen.  The key is to use a transformation plan that allows you to eat less, while limiting the “uncomfortableness” of the actual dieting process.  Eating less will quickly become the new “Eating Normal” for you.

5.   Compare yourself to yourself.

Look, everyones’s bodies are shaped differently.  It continues to be my opinion that drug use by both men and women for dieting is far more widespread than most of us think and the use of expert lighting, touchup makeup and PHOTOSHOP makes almost EVERY picture you see a completely unrealistic illustration of the human body.

THE ONLY PERSON YOU SHOULD BE COMPARING YOURSELF TO IS YOURSELF.

Strive to be a better you, but don’t try to be someone else, because it’s not going to happen.

6.   Be Patient

I constantly see this with my clients and it goes like this:

FIRST three weeks — most of the dramatic weight loss happens.

LAST three weeks — this where most of the visible changes happen.

The period in between?

This is where most people get frustrated and anxious. So plan ahead.

I constantly remind my clients that YES, there will be large weight loss at the beginning, but after that it’s ‘slow and steady’ that wins the race, and it will all be worthwhile during the final weeks when every day brings noticeable changes to the way you look.

7.   Don’t justify over-eating with exercise.

You have to make sure you don’t eat more food just because you’re doing more exercise.  Also be aware of how active you are thoughout the rest of your day when you add the extra exercise.

8.   Remember your weight will fluctuate.

I am 250-ish pounds fasted, and 255-ish pounds fed.  My weight goes up and down 3-5 pounds every day.

Try your best to always weigh in after an overnight fast and remember to look for the trend not the exact number each day. Don’t worry if you are up a couple of pounds one day…

Stay the course.  My plans are simple and they work.

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