3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Start Losing Weight
Are you at your goal weight?
Maybe you want to lose another 10, 30, or even 50+ lbs. What are you doing about it right now?
Ask yourself: Are my current daily habits getting me closer to my goal weight?
Here’s the truth: Motivation comes and goes. We can feel inspired for a few days, but then life gets in the way.
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, said it best:
“We do not rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems.”
Re-read that quote, but replace "systems" with "habits." This is why you may not be living at your goal weight. It's the small daily habits.
We can still use motivation to our advantage. When you find that inspiration, use it to change your habits. Motivation impacts your habits, which creates momentum.
When you start to see the scale move—even slightly—you’re encouraged. You say no to that extra helping at dinner, prioritize protein at lunch, and go for a walk rather than binging Netflix after dinner.
Losing Weight is Simple, But Not Easy
Losing weight requires a calorie deficit (eating less and burning more). If you eat 1,500 calories and burn 2,000, you have a 500-calorie deficit per day, putting you on track to lose about 1lb per week.
Note: Healthy weight loss is typically 1 - 2.5 lbs per week.
The first two weeks of changing habits are the hardest. You feel hungry when you eat less and move more. This is normal! The good news is that it gets easier. After those first 10-14 days, the hunger pangs are not as intense.
Remember, losing the weight is only hard for a time. Maintaining it is much easier!
So where should you start? What habits do you need to move you closer to your goal?
Options to Get the Ball Rolling:
- Track your food for a month: “What gets measured, gets managed.” You'll pay much more attention to what you eat when you have to track it.
- Go for a walk after dinner: Studies show even a short walk helps lower blood sugar spikes and improves insulin sensitivity after meals.
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