1. Start right now. Don’t wait until Monday or next month. The task of losing the weight you’ve gained may seem overwhelming, and the best way to tackle it is one meal and one workout at a time. Timing doesn’t need to be perfect. Just do something.
2. Prioritize strength training over cardio. Doing endless hours of cardio may help you drop a little weight, but it won’t be sustainable unless you’re building muscle. If you have more muscle mass, that will boost your metabolism and give you the tone and definition you’re seeking.
3. Don’t just “eat clean” and cut out all your favorite food groups. Focus on your metabolism. You can still eat some foods you enjoy like ice cream and pizza. That makes the process way more enjoyable and sustainable. But make sure you’re working WITH your metabolism and not against it.
4. Get rid of all tempting foods inside your house. If you have bags of chips, tubs of ice cream and cookies in your house, you’re eventually going to eat them. Throw them in the trash to eliminate the distraction. If you want those types of foods, you can go somewhere else to get them.
5. Get support and accountability. Find a coach, mentor or accountability partner. This is what I personally do every time I want to make a transformation. When left to our own devices, it’s easy to miss a workout, skip a meal or not follow through on our commitment. But when someone else is watching over, it adds an extra layer of accountability.
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