We have all tried to lose weight at some time in our lives and we all thought the best way to monitor our progress is to use the bathroom scales.
Well, on their own they are OK but there is another tool you can use.
You see, most people try to lose weight to 'look' better. The visual aspect always has the greatest aspect. We see ourselves in a mirror and say, "gosh, I look fat" or " I think I'm getting a spare tyre" or something like that.
So, you don't like the way you look, so you make a pledge to lose weight or get rid of the wobbly bits that you don't want. As a way to monitor any loss of weight (or should I say fat), you should use a visual indicator as well as the scales. Monitor progress by seeing how you look every 2 weeks. Make a plan to weigh yourself on a regular basis, ideally once a week (any more would not necessarily show the true picture) and also stand in front of the mirror to see if you look different. Has that belly gone down? Has the spare tyre shrunk? Do those love handles look smaller?
By adding this visual aspect to the way you check your journey to your ideal look or weight, you can see, on a regular basis, if the effort you're putting in at the gym or that extra exercise is working. weighing yourself without taking in how your look changes over time may not give you a true picture of your progress. To see what is happening is a great addition and anyway, if you can see there is a difference, you'll feel more motivated to keep on going. Why do you think they put mirrors in a gym?
Keeping a visual record of your progress is a great motivator, so long as you don't try to cheat yourself by pulling in your belly!
Think of it like this; If your friends noticed you have a more slender body or a better shape they are going to comment on this, saying how great you look right? On the other hand.. I don't think they would ask if you stood on the scales this morning, would they?
If you set a goal to get yourself looking leaner, slimmer or whatever, make a plan to keep a weekly weight record and a visual record every 2 weeks as well. Write a diary and record if you look thinner, measure yourself if you are not sure, did you lose and inch from your middle or not?
By doing this and keeping your records up to date, each time you weigh and look at yourself, you'll not only show if you have, or have not, made progress, you will be sure the results will motivate you to keep on going and reach your goal. Or change your strategy to regain the progress you've lost somehow.
If you have a particular body look that appeals to you, get a picture of someone who already has that look, hang it besides the mirror and use it as a visual goal. This way you will be more equipped to reach your target and have that beech body in no time.
John Morris is an internet entrepreneur who has a number of on line and off line businesses. Health, well being and fitness is one area he works in as he believes people should be active and healthy. To learn more about weight loss and fitness visit:
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