The Final Few Pounds: Don’t Let Your Weight Loss Goals Slip When There Is Light At The End Of The Tunnel.
December 13th, 2008
When you decide to lose belly fat, the first few pounds is often very easy. That’s good because it’s a great motivator when you see results right away. But as you lose more, the rate of loss, and the speed with which you see visible effects, slows down. It’s hard to keep going when you aren’t seeing the benefits.
Don’t give up, though. Remember that at a certain level, you will find that initial burst of effort is only getting you about eighty percent of the way there. The other twenty percent are a great deal more difficult, and when you are looking to get that final twenty percent out there and keep the results you get, there are some important things to keep in mind.
One thing that can keep you from getting those last pounds off can be willpower; after all, there is a limit on it, and if you feel that enough is enough, that’s fine as long as you can stick with it.
But beware of long term effects when you are trying to lose weight
When you are looking at sticking with a weight loss goal, consider the fact that it can spread to other goals. For many people, giving up before a job is over can be extremely problematic and that a success or failure here is can have a domino effect on the rest of your life.
Also keep in mind that the idea of giving up is something that can bring about problems when it comes to keeping the weight off. If you never get to your original goal, are you going to be happy? When you are constantly working and striving, you will find that keeping your weight down and winning that particular battle can be a difficult one.
There are physiological reasons as well why that last 20% can be tough. Some bodies just reach a natural plateau. It can be just a stopping point on the way to a higher peak, however. It’s difficult to know for sure unless you keep climbing.
Remember that when you are looking at keeping your weight loss going that you need to keep up your exercises. Consider the fact that you are looking at moving forward and that the last bit will take more effort. Your body will adjust to exercises, after all.
Think about the exercises that you have been doing. If you have been doing a good cardio workout for half an hour, three times a week, it might be time to try it four or five days a week instead. Also think about making it a longer workout as well. Keep in mind that you should always pay attention to your body and to avoid overextending yourself. This can make all the difference in the world when you want to get the right results!
When you are thinking of upping the intensity of your workout, try some interval training. Don’t overdo it; if you are not used to it, this can be quite strenuous. Don’t risk your health and remember that an injury can set you back further than any plateau.
Over time, your body and your muscles will adapt to the same old exercises, so shake it up. Put in some new ones or ones that are more complex.
Keep working until you hit your goal, and remember that you will not see permanent change in your weight until you have a permanent change in your lifestyle!
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