The last mile

[lucy1]

Hi every body.

I'm not over weight but on the boarder, I weigh about 9 and half stone and I really want to get down to 8 and half / 9 stone, I'm finding it hard to keep motivated to loss the last little bit, any ideas how to keep going or good ways to loss the weight, as I have been told its the hardest bit to lose.

Thanks.
Lucy

[bodybuilder]

Hi every body.

I'm not over weight but on the boarder, I weigh about 9 and half stone and I really want to get down to 8 and half / 9 stone, I'm finding it hard to keep motivated to loss the last little bit, any ideas how to keep going or good ways to loss the weight, as I have been told its the hardest bit to lose.

Thanks.
Lucy

hi
please read this carefully , i did search for yr question and i found the reply and it's (exactly what i do anyway) , since sometimes we get bored of gym or even from the results we get , i dont have problem with weight loss (im an ectomorphe , i have fast metabolism) but i know the best way to speed up the weight loss is controlling our diet , i hope this article helps u:


Q. How do you stay motivated?

A. Selecting an exercise that's right for you is only the first step in successful exercise. Here are proven strategies to help motivate you to start exercising and stay with it.

Develop an exercise habit. It takes weeks to form a habit. So keep at it, knowing the more consistent you are in the beginning, the more fixed your new activity will become.

Top your "to do" list. Reserve a time slot each day for working out, and don't let anything interfere. Not setting a time leaves you vulnerable to trying to find the time, which typically doesn't work. The best time to exercise is the most convenient time for you. Although you may be a "morning person," if mornings are too busy, they simply won't work.

Don't let others lead you astray. Inform everyone of your exercise time and that you would appreciate their respecting your choice. When approached, invite others to either come along or come back later.

Be patient with yourself. Some days you will be more motivated or have more time than other days. When possible, do more. When you can't, do less, or do something different. When you can't exercise for a while because of illness, injury, or demands on your time, back off without guilt. A brief period of not exercising is not a disaster.

Plan ahead. Be prepared to exercise. It decreases the inertia of getting moving when demands arise. If you intend to exercise when you get home from work, for example, change immediately into your exercise clothing.

Team up. Exercising with others can motivate you when you'd rather not. But it can have a down side. A less motivated or less optimistic partner, for example, can drain you. An option is to have an "exercise date" once or twice a week that is special (on weekends, for example), and to exercise alone the rest of the time. Choose the approach that works for you.

Set achievable goals. The more easily you accomplish your goals, the more likely you are to sustain them. Set goals that emphasize the process (for example, exercising daily for 1 month) as well as the product (for example, jogging 3 miles in 30 minutes). When you achieve a goal, reward yourself. Decide on a reward ahead of time to spur you on.

Have fun. Customize your approach to make exercise more enjoyable. For instance, read, watch TV, or listen to your favorite music while pedaling a stationary cycle.

Affirm your efforts. Your subconscious believes what it hears, without reasoning. Affirm out loud each morning (when no one is listening!) that you are vibrant and looking forward to a chance to exercise. Then, when the opportunity for exercise arises, your mind will encourage you.

Listen to your body. If you exercise regularly, your body may at times say no. Take the hint. You may be doing too much, and overtraining can dampen enthusiasm, causing you to quit. Shift to a milder form of exercise, or take a break. A respite may inspire you to come back with renewed vigor and determination.

Complement exercise. In addition to exercising, be sure to eat a low-fat, balanced diet, sleep well, and reduce unhealthy influences like smoking and high stress.
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/200 ... ivated.htm
good luck

[bosco]

hmm not the same query but I have a doubt i was an exercising freak during the days of childhood, but later as it happens with age work has gradually reduced the timings that I used to spend in the exercises though I make it sure that if even it is for 5 minutes that one thing is a must once I get out of the bed in the morning, but with the exercising times being hardly uniform will I stand to gain any benefits or am I actually doing harm to myself?