{"id":17691,"date":"2010-02-23T01:00:36","date_gmt":"2010-02-23T06:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=17691"},"modified":"2010-03-04T11:38:03","modified_gmt":"2010-03-04T16:38:03","slug":"3-ways-to-find-weight-loss-motivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/3-ways-to-find-weight-loss-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Find Weight Loss Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"devin<\/a>Those who are very familiar with me and my work know that I have lots of cooking tips and tricks up my sleeve, along with some pretty unique recipes. They also know that I have a deep love for the decadent. Recently, I sent out a \u201cCall for Questions\u201d as part of my monthly newsletter (sign up for free at DevinAlexander.com<\/a> if you haven\u2019t already)\u2014I wanted my readers to tell me what questions they wanted to me to answer and\/or write about in upcoming newsletters and blogs. While I was open to any and all cooking questions, inquiries about my 55-pound weight loss<\/a> and maintenance, and even questions about my personal tastes, etc., what I did not expect was to receive literally thousands of emails from people asking, \u201cHow do you stay motivated?\u201d. I kid you not, though I\u2019m most known for cooking, over 80% of the questions were about motivation.<\/p>\n

Since motivation has been on my mind almost non-stop this week and so many people seek \u201canswers,” it seems obvious that this should be the topic of this week\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve found motivation in tons of places over the years. Being a busy person, like so many of you, I admit that it truly is easy to lose. And I know that motivation is a very personal thing. What motivates one person just might not motivate another. But there are definitely a few key actions that have helped me over the years.\u00a0 Here are the top three: <\/p>\n

1. Bye Bye Boy Ts<\/strong>: Many years ago, I used to live in Boy Ts and men\u2019s flannel or oxford shirts. It was my subconscious way of hiding my body. I didn\u2019t like it so I just hid it. Then I resolved to forever get rid of all tees that weren\u2019t made for a woman (replacements didn\u2019t need to be tight, just have shape) and to stop wearing men\u2019s clothing period (unless I was actually at my boyfriend\u2019s wearing his\u2014we all know that can be sexy). It forced me to resolve that I was going to take care of myself and be proud of how I presented myself to the world\u2014that \u201creminder\u201d of what I actually looked like helped me make better food choices that were a lot less harmful to my figure.<\/p>\n

2. Create Buddy-Hood<\/strong>: Truth be told, I\u2019m almost NEVER able to get myself to the gym by myself. When I have a bit of extra cash, I hire a trainer. When I don\u2019t, I make workout \u201cappointments\u201d \u2013 whether it be selecting a class at a local gym that I actually put on my calendar or just \u201cbooking\u201d a reliable friend, I know that I will keep the appointment when it\u2019s with someone else. And, as extra motivation, it never hurts if your workout buddy is either a) a hot member of the opposite sex (why is it that great eye-candy makes workouts go so much faster?) or b) someone who inspires you in some way so you finish your workout mentally refreshed as well as physically.<\/p>\n

3. Get a BodyBugg<\/strong> or other calorie-monitoring device. I find my BodyBugg<\/a> to be insanely helpful in keeping me motivated. I can\u2019t help but feel guilty about not burning enough calories in a day if I have an ever-present band around my arm reminding me that I strive to be my prettiest (most fit) self!<\/p>\n

Hopefully, one of these tips will speak to you and get you moving.\u00a0 If number three appeals most, be sure to check back here because I\u2019m soon going to be giving a BodyBugg away on DietsInReview.com. If one of these other tips helps, great. If not, be sure to start following my free monthly newsletter (I\u2019m going to have a guest \u201cLoser\u201d (as in Biggest Loser<\/a> contestant) or trainer sharing more motivation each month starting with March\u2019s newsletter!)<\/p>\n

Happy Cooking\u2026and Moving!
\nDevin<\/p>\n

Read more from Chef Devin:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essential Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Stock a Healthy Kitchen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Recipe: Boneless Buffalo Strips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Devin Alexander is the author of several healthy cookbooks, including The Most Decadent Diet Ever!<\/a> and The Biggest Loser Cookbook<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

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