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How To Approach Weight Loss As A Fun Challenge

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If you’re looking to start a weight loss regimen but are feeling intimidated, it can be difficult to get off the couch and go. This is especially true if you’ve never been into exercise or are hoping to get started on your own after a long period of inactivity. If you’re looking for ways to keep your motivation, or even to become motivated in the first place, these tips will help you out.

Get a workout buddy
Nobody likes a quitter, and nobody likes being seen as one. One of the best ways to make exercise into a fun challenge is to find a

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workout buddy who will keep you on task. If either one of you starts to feel unmotivated, the other will be there to get them going again. Having someone to workout with can also be motivating because it brings out the competitiveness in people. If you have someone who is even a little better than you at a certain exercise, you’re more likely to feel motivated to improve.

Find fun, healthy meals that get you excited
Too often people associate eating healthy with eating the same boring meals every single day. While you can do that, introducing a

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variety of healthy options into your diet would be much more sustainable. Find some great whole food recipes that are free of preservatives and empty calories, and take a break from refined carbohydrates like pasta, pizza, and bread that isn’t made of whole wheat. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean going carb free forever. Even cutting carbs for a week or two can help even out your body’s insulin levels and turn it into a weight-loss machine.

Download an app
If you’re unable to find a workout buddy, a fitness app can be a great replacement.

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Like a friend, apps will remind you about your scheduled workouts. There are even some apps that have you make a monetary bet for your progress goals. If you meet your goal, they pay you. If not, you pay them. Sound motivating? We think so, too. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows almost 75% of fitness app users report being more active, as opposed to non-users. That means statistics are with you if you choose an app to help you with your weight loss goals.
Find a fitness activity you love
If you’re the type of person
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who’d rather be out doing something than working out in the gym, find a sport or activity that makes you feel like you’re doing something fun. Start hiking, join a sports team, start doing yoga. Anything you can do that’s active is a great way to lose weight while still feeling challenged and having fun.

Set progress goals
While it’s great to have one overarching goal for your fitness level, it can be demotivating if you don’t meet that goal as quickly as you hope. That’s why setting multiple milestones can help keep your weight loss

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journey fun and motivating. Seeing small changes like being able to fit into a certain outfit, running a mile without stopping, or lifting a heavier weight than before can have significant effects on your enthusiasm.
Don’t forget to have fun
Weight loss doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, it can be a fun way to strengthen your relationships with friends and see just what your body can do. Challenge yourself to learn new food recipes, make a bet with a friend or an app, or set small goals for you to exceed as your weight and fitness levels
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- 13 Jul 18

If you’re looking to start a weight loss regimen but are feeling intimidated, it can be difficult to get off the couch and go. This is especially true if you’ve never been into exercise or are hoping to get started on your own after a long period of inactivity. If you’re looking for ways to keep your motivation, or even to become motivated in the first place, these tips will help you out.


Get a workout buddy

Nobody likes a quitter, and nobody likes being seen as one. One of the best ways to make exercise into a fun challenge is to find a workout buddy who will keep you on task. If either one of you starts to feel unmotivated, the other will be there to get them going again. Having someone to workout with can also be motivating because it brings out the competitiveness in people. If you have someone who is even a little better than you at a certain exercise, you’re more likely to feel motivated to improve.

Find fun, healthy meals that get you excited

Too often people associate eating healthy with eating the same boring meals every single day. While you can do that, introducing a variety of healthy options into your diet would be much more sustainable. Find some great whole food recipes that are free of preservatives and empty calories, and take a break from refined carbohydrates like pasta, pizza, and bread that isn’t made of whole wheat. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean going carb free forever. Even cutting carbs for a week or two can help even out your body’s insulin levels and turn it into a weight-loss machine.


Download an app

If you’re unable to find a workout buddy, a fitness app can be a great replacement. Like a friend, apps will remind you about your scheduled workouts. There are even some apps that have you make a monetary bet for your progress goals. If you meet your goal, they pay you. If not, you pay them. Sound motivating? We think so, too. A study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research shows almost 75% of fitness app users report being more active, as opposed to non-users. That means statistics are with you if you choose an app to help you with your weight loss goals.

Find a fitness activity you love

If you’re the type of person who’d rather be out doing something than working out in the gym, find a sport or activity that makes you feel like you’re doing something fun. Start hiking, join a sports team, start doing yoga. Anything you can do that’s active is a great way to lose weight while still feeling challenged and having fun.


Set progress goals

While it’s great to have one overarching goal for your fitness level, it can be demotivating if you don’t meet that goal as quickly as you hope. That’s why setting multiple milestones can help keep your weight loss journey fun and motivating. Seeing small changes like being able to fit into a certain outfit, running a mile without stopping, or lifting a heavier weight than before can have significant effects on your enthusiasm.

Don’t forget to have fun

Weight loss doesn’t have to be intimidating. In fact, it can be a fun way to strengthen your relationships with friends and see just what your body can do. Challenge yourself to learn new food recipes, make a bet with a friend or an app, or set small goals for you to exceed as your weight and fitness levels improve.

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