Date: 16 Dec 2009 Comments: 0

At Home Weight Loss

There are many myths surrounding what it takes to achieve at home weight loss. Often people go crazy with their home gym and don’t see the results they’re looking for. This article will attempt to solve some of these common misconceptions and help you on your way to a slimmer, better feeling body.

The Gym

The gym offers plenty of ways to lose weight and of course, spend money. Indeed, there is no better way to get in shape than to hire a personal trainer and meet at the gym everyday. I assure you, this will help with muscle tone and you will end up feeling better. Although, it isn’t easy. Of course, when people join they have the intention of keeping up. However, after a week or two many people turn their high hopes into regrets. It is the #1 way to feel BAD about yourself. Why can’t I get up and go? I haven’t been to the gym in a week? I will never reach my goals.

So instead of looking and feeling better, the gym often causes depression. I don’t know about you, but I am busy with work and my family, driving to the gym everyday is not realistic.

Goals

Goals are a very tricky thing. If your goals are too high, there is a greater chance of giving up. If too low, you will not see the results you have been hoping for. As a rule of thumb, you should always set a goal that is absolutely achievable and has an end date. For example, if you’re like most people and haven’t worked out in a long time your goal should look something like this:

Eating: I will not partake in one bad food for 90 days. This might be as easy as less or no sugar in your coffee or eating Subway for lunch instead of McDonalds. Just this one change could show results.

Exercise: I’m going to workout for 30 minutes per day, two days per week, for the next three months. Once again, this goal is achievable and you will receive results.

Education: Within this time period you should learn all you can about your body. You will be amazed at how much false information we have all received over the years. There are hundreds of programs and books, some work so don’t. The fact is, they are all very inexpensive and if you get one thing from each program you know plenty in no time. Try to go through one program per three month period. However, no matter what the program suggests never do anything that is not 100% achievable.

After 90 days, reflect on what you did and set a new goal. You should still keep it pretty simple for another period. Add one item to each category. Try to get rid of one more bad food and add one additional day to your workout routine. Once again, this goal should expire in three months.

Always be sure to keep a diary of your activities, this will help motivate you to continue.