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It’s not rocket science to lose weight
So, you need to ask yourself: Would I rather remain overweight and not implement self-discipline, or do I want to be at a healthy weight and implement self-discipline?
Often, we’re lying to ourselves. We say we want one thing, but our actions say otherwise. If you’re consistently overeating, not eating healthy meals, not meal prepping, and not staying physically active, you don’t want to lose weight. You merely want to stay the same and wish you weighed less. Wishing is different from having a strong desire to change and acting on that desire.
It takes time to gain weight. It doesn’t happen overnight. It happens little by little, day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year; weight loss operates the same way.
All you need to do is the opposite of what you have been doing. Turn your unproductive habits 360 degrees and formulate new ones that give you the results you need, not those holding you back.
Simple tweaks that can help you avoid temptation:
Meal prep for the week.
Do more hangouts that don’t revolve around food and drinking.
Avoid keeping snacks, desserts, and trigger foods in the pantry and fridge.
Simple tweaks to help you burn more calories:
Park farther from entrances.
Invest more time into gaining muscle by weightlifting, which will increase your metabolism.
Do all of your cardio fasted, which means before you consume any calories for the day (preferably when you wake up) to focus on burning fat.
Most importantly, learn how to say “no” to yourself and establish boundaries. I love sugar. Does that mean I eat it every day? No. I have to say no to myself to ensure I’m not overfeeding my body sugar. Remember, you’re in control. Food, sugar, and alcohol are not living things. They have no control over you, but you have the power to say no and control what you consume.
If your metabolism is stable and you eat clean (e.g., foods that are not processed and do not have dairy, lactose, gluten, wheat, or sugar), you will naturally drop a crapload of weight. Once we remove impurities from our diet, our bodies respond aggressively and positively and eliminate excessive weight sticking to our bodies.
It’s not easy giving up processed foods, though. They’re addicting, tasty, and make us feel good (temporarily). But the long-term effects of eating clean always feel 100% better! Whenever you’re detoxing or removing certain foods from your diet, you will experience withdrawals or cravings. Ignore them and press on; once you stay away from them long enough, it’s smoother sailings.
Embrace masochism or go the easy route
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.