Getting Control of Your Weight

November 7, 2024

If you’ve been wanting to lose weight or take a step towards a healthier you, now is the time! In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find balance in our eating habits and lifestyle choices. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, build healthier habits, or simply gain a better understanding of nutrition, you’re in the right place.

We’ll share practical tips and evidence-based advice to help you regain control over your weight. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey together, one step at a time. Let’s take control and find joy in the process!

Commitment

There are many reasons to want to lose weight, pin down your reason why. After doing so write down your why to confirm your commitment. Place your why somewhere where it can be a daily reminder of what you're working towards.

Awareness

Keep a Food Journal: By writing down what you drink and eat in a day, you can avoid mindless consumption and overeating.

Identify Your Challenges: We all have certain things that can hold us back from our goals. You may have an office job causing you to sit all day or a friend or family member that supplies you with sweets or encourages you to splurge.

If you have a chronic condition or a disability, contact your health care provider for resources to reach your commitment. Additional resources could include a registered dietician, community program, medications, or surgery.

Goals

Set realistic short term goals. Your big goal may be to lose 40 lbs, but a realistic short term goal would be to switch your sugary drinks to drinking sugar free flavored water instead.

 

Use the SMART goals method to ensure your goal is well-rounded.

 

Specific: Start with a clear understanding of what you want to achieve. 

Measurable: Define a target that can be measured with a number. This allows you to track your progress and know when you'll reach your goal. 

Achievable: Make your goal precise and within your power to achieve. 

Relevant: Ensure your goal aligns with other objectives. 

Time-bound: Set a clear deadline so you can measure your success.

Everyone is different. To find what fits best for you and your life, try a variety of different activities and make various healthy changes to your daily routine.

 

Use Resources

Having a community of supporters is a crucial step to reaching your weight loss goals. This could include family members and friends or fellow participants in a weight-loss program. Supporters can provide you with valuable resources while keeping you aligned with your commitment.

 

Track your progress

Continue to look at your progress to improve your strategy or plan. If you consistently meet a goal, add a new goal to continue towards your personal success.

Reward yourself when you reach a goal! Non-food rewards could be a new piece of clothing, an outing with friends, or a relaxing spa day.