28/09/2022
101 Tips for dropping the body fat and becoming a better you!
Tips and Guidance (In no particular order)
Some of this stuff will resonate with you, some of it will not. The truth is, weight loss is a journey and it takes time. This is your body and your personal journey! Time should be prioritised to take care of yourself and look after your health and wellbeing.
Let's goo.
1. Do not follow a restrictive diet.
2. Follow an approach that is balanced, flexible, personal and sustainable for the long term.
3. Become aware. Be aware. Awareness will set you free.
4. Become mindful. Be mindful.
5. Listen to your body.
6. Work out your body's calorie needs.
7. Create a calorie deficit.
8. Take some baseline measures.
9. Know your stats.
10. Know your weight.
11. Find your Body Mass Index (BMI).
12. Know your ideal weight.
13. Know your goal weight.
14. Look at yourself in front of the mirror and ask yourself specific questions. Is this the healthiest version of yourself?
15. Be aware of your emotions and behaviours.
16. Envisage a healthier fitter you.
17. Ask yourself what this looks like.
18. Set yourself goals based on your current profile.
19. Ground yourself in the moment of possibility. Believe.
20. Set yourself up for easy daily wins, bam, bam, bam.
21. Make losing weight easy for you, your lifestyle, your schedule etc.
22. Learn healthy recipes.
23. Make some food swaps.
24. Cook your own meals.
25. Limit takeouts.
26. Have a good long word with yourself.
27. Repeat positive daily affirmations to yourself.
28. Swap time on your phone and time in front of TV for moving around and being active.
29. Take the stairs.
30. Set reminders to complete the tasks you say you're going to do.
31. Have a picture of your ideal body for inspiration.
32. Research healthy meals and make a meal plan.
33. Eat your 5 to 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
34. Create daily and weekly targets.
35. Find an app on your mobile that will help reach your goals.
36. Embed yourself in a community that shares the same goals as you.
37. Track your food using a food diary, journal or app.
38. Learn how to constructively criticise yourself. Be honest with yourself. Stop lying.
39. Know your food and drink intake.
40. Know your protein intake and your recommended intake.
41. Know your sugar intake and your recommended intake.
42. Know your fibre intake and your recommended intake.
43. Do not get overwhelmed. Keep it simple.
44. Losing weight takes patience and perseverance.
45. Losing weight takes commitment to change.
46. There's no magic bullet, dream or wish that will transform you.
47. Taking action will transform you.
48. Journal your thoughts, feelings, inspirations and gratitude positive or negative.
49. Know your story and why you want to lose weight. Create your big WHY.
50. Losing weight is not just for a holiday, six-pack or dropping a dress size. Itβs for life.
51. Losing 10% of your weight can significantly reduce the risk of diseases and illnesses.
52. Take yourself out of autopilot. STOP and think for yourself.
53. Mix up your routes and routine.
54. Get out of your comfort zone.
55. Take a freezing cold shower.
56. Prepare meals.
57. Meal prep for the next day, next few days or the whole week.
58. Study nutrition.
59. Know what energy balance is and why that's important for weight management.
60. Study the human body.
61. Study physical activity.
62. Get a step counter.
63. Track your steps.
64. Increase your steps.
65. Join a bootcamp.
66. Get yourself a personal trainer.
67. Create a physical activity programme.
68. Monitor exactly what foods and drinks you have.
69. Have alcohol in moderation.
70. Have unhealthy treaty foods in moderation.
71. Be kind, caring and loving towards yourself and others.
72. Look after number 1 first. You are number 1. You are the priority.
73. Know your own limits.
74. Know your barriers and what could potentially be holding you back.
75. Eliminate your barriers and obstacles. Create a new path to a new you.
76. Make every day active.
77. Be busy, be creative and be positive.
78. Have more sexy time.
79. You and only you really know whatβs right and wrong.
80. Follow the right path 80% of the time or more.
81. Embrace the 80/20 rule.
82. Fill your mind with a positive attitude. This takes time.
83. Create a shopping list.
84. Have a green smoothie everyday.
85. Be active and clean your house. State of your house is the state of your mind.
86. Organise your kitchen. The state of your kitchen is the state of your body.
87. Clear and sort out your fridge, cupboards and kitchen equipment.
88. Find out what motivates and fuels you for greatness every single day.
89. Have a plan for eating out.
90. Talk to friends and family about how you feel and build a support network.
91. Have a weekly check in with yourself.
92. Eat whole food, single ingredient, unprocessed and good quality foods 80% of the time.
93. Follow your hand portion guide with all your meals.
94. Hydrate yourself with your minimum water requirements for the day.
95. Create a new timetable for eating your meals.
96. Eat often and space your meals out every 3-4 hours.
97. Plan ahead for birthday parties and special occasions, know your limits.
98. Find a new physical hobby that makes you excited.
99. Hire a nutrition coach to hold you accountable.
100. Accept yourself as who you are, become aware of what needs to change for you.
101. Start your journey today. Take action now. You will figure out the how.
NOW....Take a breath... 1... 2... 3
A long deep breath... 4... 5... 6...
Breath out slowly...............................
Pick 3 tips from above and implement today... Right now. Goooo.You got this !!
βYour desire to change must be greater than your desire to stay the sameβ