Small Steps Make a BIG Difference

Are you wanting to lose weight, melt away fat, slim down, shape up, and become more defined? Then this process needs to be taken slowly, but with accurate, measurable strategies. These steps only need to be small ones. Small steps makes it easier to implent, and succeed with.

Taking too big a step, normally results in a relapse, and ending back at where you started, but making these small steps, can make a really big difference. Here are some tips to help you stay focussed and on track:

Stick with your nutrition and exercise plan even if you experience a slip up. Changing old habits takes consistent effort. You must practice patience as you relearn new behaviours and allow time for your body to positively adjust.

Small Behaviour Strategies that make a BIG Difference

Making small changes one at a time is the best strategy. It’s not overwhelming and it results in a slower, steadier positive physical change.

• Don’t engage in other activities while eating such as watching T.V. driving, reading, or talking on the phone.
• Concentrate on the pleasures of the food you eat – the sight, the smell, and the taste. Don’t allow eating to be a mindless, unconscious behaviour.
• Choose one room for eating, and don’t eat while standing or walking around.
• Spend at least 20 minutes eating your meals to allow your brain to trigger a fullness sensation to your stomach. Take small bites, chew your food completely, set fork down between bites.
• Don’t always leave a clean plate. Pay more attention to your hunger. It’s OK to leave something if you feel satisfied before you’re finished. Put it away for tomorrow if you want.
• If you can’t eat “just one” of certain foods, don’t buy that food. Never eat out of a bag or box. Take out a measured/counted quantity of food and put it in a bowl. This way, you know exactly how much you’re having.
• Try at least one new food every week. If you’re bored with what you’re eating, you’re more likely to give up.
• Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach. Shop from a prepared list.
• Buy foods that require preparation. Ready-to-eat foods have little to no nutritional value.
• Incorporate small bouts of exercise into your daily routine. Aim for 30 minutes a day. Try taking the stairs, parking further away, walking to the grocery store, hand-washing your car, playing a sport with your children, or simply go for a 10 minute walk three times a day.
• Make exercise a priority, not an inconvenience.

Work on some of these strategies today, and tomorrow, you could start seeing the real benefits. When it comes to fat loss – slow and steady always wins the race!

As always…

Work Hard – Train Harder!

Don’t Just Take Part – Do Something Incredible!

Tags: abdominals, absolute, ambitions, bootcamp, calories, change, decisions, definition, diet, energy, exercise, fat, Fitness Tips, gym, health, lifestyle, metabolism, motivation, muscle, nutrition, personal training, programme, resistance, shape, strength, strong, training, weight, weight loss, wellness, workout

Posted: Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 12:09 pm | Categories: Fitness Tips, absolute fitness Articles | Rss: RSS 2.0
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.