Knowing the good consequences of weight loss is one thing; gaining sustained motivation to get there is another matter. Motivation to lose weight is easy… at first. Many weight loss enthusiasts find it difficult to keep their motivation high after the initial phase. This is true of all human endeavors. We started out highly motivated, only to see that motivation fade as time goes on.

So, if you want to lose weight and keep it off for good, you should have a few tricks up your sleeve that can help you keep your motivation in check, especially during times of doubt and difficulty. Here are some:

Write and rewrite your goals

The process of writing and rewriting goals never ceases to amaze me. This is a powerful tool as it engages the unconscious mind, which is solely responsible for generating motivation, to stay on track. It’s also a constant reminder of why you’ve embarked on the weight loss journey in the first place.

The more you write and rewrite your goals and the more you think about them, the clearer they will become and the definitions will become sharper.

Clarity is power and will increase your motivation. So get in the habit of exercising and reviewing your goals daily. Get a notebook and carry it with you at all times. Each day rewrite your weight loss goals. The best times to do this are both before bed and as soon as you wake up in the morning, because the unconscious mind is most suggestible during these times of the day.

The principle of the mastermind

We become the people around us most of the time, as mental performance and motivation expert Brian Tracy never tires of saying. Therefore, the people with whom he maintains a close proximity can certainly make or break his motivation to lose weight. And you can’t do much about it.

However, choosing the right company is the right decision, however, I am not suggesting that you throw away all your less than skinny friends. However, minimizing your contact, at least until you reach your desired weight, can jump-start your motivation again.

So you should start hanging around with slimmer, fitter people and your unconscious mind will start to turn on the new frequencies and vibrations. Head to your local gym or health club and try to spend as much time as possible socializing with the kind of people you want to become.

Look for Inspiration

Another way to increase your motivation levels is to seek inspiration and find a mental mentor to help you get moving. This mentor does not have to be a spiritual coach or guru; Mentors come in many shapes and forms. A biography or a book can also be good mentors. When we get inspired, we see a better version of ourselves, this can be very encouraging and enticing to take further action.

Therefore, you need to find out who inspires you the most. Maybe it’s Gandhi or the old lady next door who walks every day despite her old age. Regardless, she will move faster and smoother to make her weight loss resolution a concrete reality, while at the same time, she will maintain her sanity and make her journey more enjoyable.