Ok I know this post isn't about home decor, but that's not the only topic Pinterest has out there and this blog is all about taking Pinterest Pins and making them a reality so let's step into my latest project.....ME!!!
I can't tell you how many pins/web sites/products/diets I've looked at over the years. I was kind of stuck in this world of saving pins with work outs and diet plans and products but never tried any of them.
There are so many pins or links that promise to let you in on their secret to success but you have to read a huge long story to get to the stuff you wanted in the first place and sometimes they don't even show the secret unless you buy something first! Frustrating!
So as promised here's my tips for everyone to help lose weight.................................................................................................................................................................................................drum roll .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................are you ready? ..............................................................................................................................................................................................you won't like it, but .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (cymbal crash!)
1. Get up off your ass and start moving. Go to the gym, go for a walk, hit 10000 steps every day, get up and clean something, stand at your desk instead of sitting.
2. Put that freaking fast food down and make yourself a damn sandwich. I had to tell myself that all the time! I was a freak for fast food because it was "easier" but I finally called bullshit on myself. Honestly the thing that helped with the fast food was doing a budget. When I saw the number that I spent on fast food I had to have an intervention with myself haha. So now I pack my lunch and if I forget, I pick something from the break room that's a better option than shooting over to McDonald's quick. Let me admit this, I love fast food guys! It's so tastey and I wish someone could come up with a way to make healthy foods taste as good as the junk we love. But since that won't happen, I limit myself to 1 or 2 times a week eating out instead of every day or even every meal like I had for a while (yikes). But don't cut it out completely, you'll just be sad and when you're sad, you mope around and when you mope, you're being lazy. Don't be lazy :).
3. Find a buddy to do this with to keep each other accountable. I have started the process of eating better and working out so many times since I got out of high school, I can't even count them all. And each time I failed because I didn't ever stick with it. The difference this time is that I have a couple different work out buddies and a friend from work who's eating healthier with me. (although she's doing way better than I am on that front lol) If I don't have someone meeting me at the gym, I'm probably going to skip. But knowing that the other person is there saving me a spot in the class helps me drag my ass down there and put in some work.
If you don't have anyone who wants to work out with you, do classes at your gym. In the past I've tried online videos or work out dvd's and while it's convenient to do at home, there's no one there to see how hard you're actually working. It's really easy to stop and rest, or just quit all together and you only have the dog or cat silently judging you. This is all different in a classroom environment. You see everyone there working and the instructor looking at you and every time you want to stop, you remember that people can see you and you push a little harder. It's amazing how much competitive nature we all have in us that gives us the desire to not look weak.
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4. Channel your inner motivator. Want to impress people you haven't seen in years? Want to get all those compliments from friends and family because you might be an inner narcissist like me? Haha. Want to get that revenge body? Had a stressful day at work? Want to be able to sleep better at night? Whatever your motivator is for that day or time in your life, or simply whatever works best, keep that at the front of your mind and use it to push yourself harder, to distract yourself while you're working out from the muscle fatigue, and to get through the workout or even get yourself to the gym or going on that walk.
There you have it folks. The secrets to success that everyone actually knows already. It's just not easy to hear or to make the moves toward putting them into action. But it's how I lost 30 pounds in 7 months, and I'm no where near done yet. :)
Here's the proof, same outfit but progress before and during:
That's how it's done everyone! I'm still hoping for another 40-50 pounds lighter picture by my birthday in April! Wish me luck!
If you want to see what motivates me, click for my workouts board, or my inspiration board. :)
What motivates you? If you're starting a weight loss journey or there's one in progress, share with me! I'd love to hear about it!
