If you have ever followed a diet or exercise program you know that keeping your motivation to lose weight high is a key to your success.
The problem with trying to get and stay motivated is that we often follow false motivators.
This article shares what research shows us are 3 smart motivation strategies.
1.
Find a mentor or group.
Research shows that people who find someone to follow who has already accomplished what they want to accomplish gain inspiration and therefore stay motivated to reach their goal.
A similar benefit comes with working with a group of others who are moving toward a similar goal.
2.
Focus on the positive future and switch off the fears of a negative future.
It is common to try and scare yourself into losing weight by telling yourself that you will age poorly if you don't lose weight but what research shows is that the motivation that comes out of these fear tactics doesn't last.
The better approach is to focus on all of the good that your healthy eating and exercise is bringing into your life and how it will allow you to play with your kids or grandkids with more energy and feel more vibrant and alive.
3.
Jump into your program with both feet.
As long as you have discussed your plan with your doctor and you have the okay, then you should jump into your plan with vigor.
Research shows that people who make drastic changes in their diet and exercise see results quickly and even though the changes were challenging they deemed them very worthwhile because of the results that showed up and this kept them motivated to continue.
You can unlock your motivation to lose weight by using smart motivation strategies such as the ones described above.