professional yo-yo dieter wanting to end the cycle!

I feel the same way.
Im on here to challenge myself to achieve a six pack.
Keeping my motivation high all the time is something i cannot seem to do.
I hope i can meet the right people on here to help me stay that motivated and help me forget the ways to kfc or mcds!!

I think many people tend to fail is because they go from one lifestyle and drastically change it to another in order to see extreme results

For health and fitness, you should look for ways to make everything sustainable to you, so that you are less inclined to give up or give in to temptations

For example of Mcdonalds
During a diet, dedicate a cheat day to enjoy a meal of your favourite kind
- The cheat day can be once a week (6 days on diet , 1 day off) or everything you hit a new low in weight to reward yourself
- Give you something to keep pushing, instead of restricting yourself 100% from the start

We all like to jump into the deep end of pool without learning how to float let alone how to swim

You may or may not of heard of setting "SMART" Goals
- Specific - I want to lose 10lbs in the next month (short term) or I want to lose 30 lbs in 6 months (long term)

- Measurable - Make a goal that you can track on a weekly or daily basis, which motivates you when you see results (previous
example)

- Attainable - Set something that you know you can achieve, something that you won't give up on easily. Within your reach and doesn't seem like an eternity or impossibility, take baby steps to get to the finish line

- Realistic - Be realistic with your goals. If you can only fit in 2-3 workouts a week when you see other people doing 6-7 days a week, do what is within your power that will help you stay motivated in the long run

- Time related - Set a deadline date for you to measure your progress, forcing yourself to stick to something. Start off with short-term goals and once you find that you can achieve those, move your way into long-term goals. However don't be fixated on like losing a certain amount of weight by the deadline, because it can be detrimental, in the sense that you may be disappointed if you feel like you are not progressing as fast as you like, or if you reach the deadline and you didn't hit your target number, it may end up working against you


Lastly, find people who are willing to support you, whether on these forums or within your peers and family
- There will be many people mocking what you do, making fun of what you do
- These are the type of people you don't need to surround yourself with. It will happen from time to time, don't worry about it so much. These people who make fun of you now while you diet, will be the same people who ask you on advice on how you were able to achieve your goals

You will do great, anybody can do it. You need to find that part of you that is willing to do it and then surround yourself with others who will push you to get past the line.

Good luck!

Hi Maria,

If you're generally good at self research over the Internet, take a look at self massage techniques, mobility exercises, myofascial release and trigger point therapy. If it's not your cup of tea, you can book an appointment with a physiotherapist and they will probably teach you all this, then you can use the Internet to expand your knowledge on what you've learn from them

Do not underestimate these things, these will work wonders on your body if you have nagging pains

Glad you are trying to get started, I'm sure it will work out great for you

Yes the story of my life!! You just have to say I'm done & mean it. Can you imagine loosing 30lbs & getting so cocky with it you gain it all back in months. OK so that's my issue and after I looked in the mirror I said noooo way! I'm glad I stumbled on this site. It's so inspirational. I'm back on track it's day 1 but I feel if you check in here everyday you will stay motivated.

Allen awesome advice!!

Thank you I just got started on the forums too, still learning my way around things

Yes, I am a professional yo-yo girl too!! If I had to choose something positive from yo-yoing...it would be that my weight does not go up as high as in previous times and I don't stay at a higher weight for very long...I do get back on track and try to work it off...but, really, this is getting old and I really want to take the weight off and keep it off for good!! Last time I lost the weight through nutrition only, even though I knew I had to move to be healthier... I have been active but now I am having trouble with the nutrition part of it...I have to get both in gear!!

Good advice!