Know yourself
Slim down strategy is no different from plans for other things we conquer in life. There is the old saying from The Art of War: “If you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss”. First, acquaint yourself with your enemies, that is, the factors that contribute to your weight gain. Then, analyze how they affect you, that is, how do you react or not react to these factors. This simple step will guide you in devising the best plan of action in slimming down your way.
Time Management
Most of us can agree on time as a major factor impeding our slim down. After all, most of us don’t spend our days wondering how come we have so much spare time. The scenario may play differently for every one of us. So do you take the back seat or take charge and put yourself first?
Start Small
Your aim may be high but don’t try to shoot high at one shot. Just like an arrow shot straight up, your weight is likely to respond very quickly then come right back to its starting point. Don’t make unrealistic goals that will not be met anytime soon. It’s safe to say that you can’t slim down enough to be 4 sizes smaller in one week. Instead, make small changes that you can live with. If you’re a soda drinker, you may want to replace your can of soda a day to maybe just twice a week. If you like sweets after each meal, you may cut this down to once a day only. When you see gradual positive changes from the things you commit to, you are more likely to stick with it.
Food Is NOT Your Enemy
Don’t suck the fun out of eating. There really is no such thing as a truly “bad food”. If you like chocolate (and I think I speak for most of us when I says “yes”), don’t make it your enemy. Better yet, make it your friend. Reward yourself when you have had a successful run in making changes in your life by allowing yourself your own “chocolate”. If you make it taboo, you’re more likely to crave it and crash when you finally reach for it sabotaging your slim down.
The Buddy System
Most of us know someone who wants to slim down as much as we do. It could be that friend from school, or a co-worker, or a spouse. Employ the buddy system. Make it a group thing even. There definitely is strength in numbers. When one of you is experiences the lack of motivation, the other can pull you forward and vice versa. Seek out for synergy in slimming down.
Slimming down is a personal experience. After all, no one can do it for you. Simply delving into it isn’t necessarily the best approach. Ensure that you are ready and look to see what changes and support systems you can utilize to guarantee the best outcome possible.
