JANUARY 2017 MIAMI for web

FITNESS & BEAUTY
We live in a world that’s always touting the
‘Next Best Thing.' A brand-new fitness
craze here; A miracle weight loss cure there.
It’s easy to fall prey to celebrity endorsements,
million dollar ads, and miraculous before and
after transformations. Those campaigns have
their place, and in some cases, might show
instant results, but the problem with the "instant"
is that results can vanish almost as quickly as
they became a possibility.
Diets take hard work and
dedication. The concept
is easy enough to say, but
executing is a whole other
story. While it’s true that
many succeed, it’s also true
that many more struggle
to stick to a weight loss
plan. Temptation lurks
everywhere. Television
commercials, billboard
ads, internet marketing
campaigns and word of
mouth works great for
advertisers, but for dieters,
they can wreak havoc
on your motivation. But
despite all the obstacles we
face, weight loss experts,
medical practitioners, and
those who’ve successfully
lost weight the right way
– through hard work and
dedication – know that there
are five simple tricks which
help people stick to their
weight loss goals.
1
Exercise. Of course, you’ll
want to consult a physician
before starting an exercise
routine, but after you’ve
gotten the all-clear, make
exercise – any exercise – a
part of your daily routine.
Be realistic. If you’ve never
run a day in your life, you’re
not going to complete a
marathon tomorrow, but you
may be able to walk a block.
Small steps in the right
direction are better than
making no effort at all.
2
Take inventory. Look at
your lifestyle and your
environment. Are they
conducive to meeting your
goals? Are your cabinets
filled with unhealthy
options? Are you still using
your treadmill as a clothing
rack? Is your family on
board with the changes
you’re making? If not,
explain that what you’re
doing is for you and ask
for their support. Chances
are they’ll want to see you
succeed and might even be
inspired to join you.
3
Write down your goals. Be
specific. What is it you want
to accomplish? In what
time? Detail step-by-step
how you plan to get there.
Studies have shown that
people who write out their
goals are more likely to
succeed because they have
something for reference
when their spirits dwindle
or when life gets tough.
Give yourself mini-goals
along the way. You’ll love
checking those items off
as you make incremental
improvements daily.
5 SIMPLE
TRICKS
TO STICK TO YOUR
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL
4
Ditch the scale. Muscle
weighs more than
fat. Measure your
accomplishments by
assessing the way your
clothes fit. If you do all the
above, you’re sure to lose
inches along the way. Soon,
it will be time for a new
wardrobe.
5
Reward yourself for small
achievements. Small
tokens can be great
motivators. For example,
if you meet your first goal,
why not buy that book
you’ve been dying to read
or treat yourself to a new
blouse? Pat yourself on the
back for a job well done.
By Ava Mallory
26 / HEALTHY MIAMI