I think we both have something in common. If you have either recently started a diet… or have been at the god forsaken process for a while you are probably feeling a few things. Hungry is one. Then probably slightly irritable, constantly craving food (but only the foods you shouldn’t eat of course…)
Let alone mention that you definitely feel like a prisoner in your own home. All those sweet goodies just sitting in your cabinet sweetly calling out your name.
But no. Even one slight glimpse or longing look towards the snack drawer and we get the mental ruler to our hands by our overbearing diet program…
Look we get it. Dieting is tough. And what makes it so tough is that it only seems to get worse the longer we go on with it. Days pass by in what feels like years. It feels like absolute torture looking at your friends or family sit down and gorge on whatever they want. Temptation is all around you. Just one cookie, or one piece of cake will send you careening down a path that you know you don’t want to go down…
And that’s not even mentioning the hunger pangs you go through. You just can’t escape it. No matter how much salad or oatmeal you eat you still have that particular hunger that will not be satisfied unless you eat the food you crave.
This isn’t a rosy picture is it? Well not all is doom and gloom. There are, after all, some tricks you can use to fight the harsh reality that is a diet program…
Even better, these tricks have been used for years by thousands of people to “hack their brains” and program themselves to have greater motivation to stick to their diets. These tricks are so effective that they take almost no effort in your end.
But before we get into that, you also must remember why you are Dieting in the first place. While many of you just think that you are doing this for yourself (and you should!) you are also subconsciously doing this for your family as well.
What type of example do you want to set for them? Do you want them to think you are weak willed and “don’t have what it takes” to change your life? Or what about your kids? (if you have them) The unhealthy habits you formed over your life only become harder to break as you age. They become almost a form of “muscle memory”.
And as you age, poor Dieting takes a toll on your heart, liver, kidneys, stomach and yes even your skin. Poor diets are actually one of the top causes for premature aging (wrinkly skin, bags under your eyes etc.) Not to mention the increase risk for disease you will face…
Don’t you want to see your kids grow up to get married or buy their first house? If so, you must take action now before it’s too late.
Now on to the good news…
Being how hard Dieting is to stick to, some clever folks have put together a long list of the top tricks they used to stay on track. We have taken the top 5 and are making them available to you.
With these tips, sticking to your diet plan will be easier than ever.
How to Stick To A Diet Plan
1.Visualize What You Will Look Like In Your Dream body
Visualization is a powerful tool for motivation. Every morning and night think about how you will look when all is said and done. Think about how you will slide gracefully into that free you had your eye on or about how you can fit into those stylish jeans after you get rid of your beer gut. Think about this when you wake up and before you go to bed. You would be surprised how well this works.
2. Handwrite Your Goals Down
Whether it’s losing x amount of pounds, fitting into new clothes or losing x amount of inches around your waist, whatever it is write it down. Multiple times. Everyday. And the best part? You don’t even have to keep the piece of paper. You can throw it out, keep it or use it in your fireplace. Studies done by various Psychologists show that by handwriting your goals you make a subconscious committment with yourself that makes increases your motivation. This is because rather then just visualizing it, you are activating your brain’s “action” neurons. This helps reinforce your goals.
3. Give Yourself a Reward for every week spent on track
This can be as simple as a cheat meal or something extra special (like a spa visit or tickets to your favorite football teams game). Setting up rewards activates the pleasure part of your brain. This builds up anticipation for yet another week on track for the next reward.
4. Prepare your meals for the week ahead
How many times have you found yourself falling victim to the “convenience” foods? You know what I’m talking about. Maybe it’s when your cooking dinner, but your hungry NOW. Rather than wait, you sneak in a handful of chips when no one is looking because it’s so easy. Don’t fall for this trap. Make your meals for the whole week ahead to avoid this. Not only does it save you time but it helps you reinforce a healthy eating schedule.
5. Hold yourself accountable
Do whatever it takes for this one. Tell a friend or loved one. Make your goals public. Buy a dress or baithing suit that is a size to small and visualize yourself wearing it this summer. By buying smaller clothes or telling someone about you goals, you are creating small triggers in your brain that will help you hold yourself accountable. This is your life. If you don’t care about improving your health or changing your appearance, no one will.
Now you know everything you need to know to stick to your program, While dieting may be tough, as you implement these tips into your daily routine you will find just how easy following a diet can be. Remember, this is your life. You deserve the best lifestyle and body possible.
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