I'm a bit of a youngin' and haven't got a LOT of experience, but I can throw in my two cents... I suppose not all suggestions are possible to follow due to circumstances, but here goes!
-Surround yourself (or at least have a couple of mates) by people who are there to support you and can be positive about your weightloss. :grouphugg: Even just having a special friend, even an internet friend across the planet, that you share your endeavors with can be a very comforting thing.
-Do you have a weightloss buddy? Mine's usually been my dad, but I'm moving in with my soon-to-be husband after we get married and he's a skinny rail... anyway! A buddy, somebody you see regularly who is also working on losing weight, can be good to have. Support and be supported.
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-Post signs on your fridge, pantry, cupboards, etc. My mom has some that say "Do you REALLY need to eat that?" and "Just one please!" and "Don't do it!" Haha. Or better yet, hang a pair of skinny jeans in your kitchen somewhere if you feel brave enough. I may just do that after moving in with my man, haha.
-Put a sign on or by your scale that you would find to be encouraging. Something like "Get on track!" "You can do it!" or "Smaller numbers!" could motivate somebody. or it could be annoying, you choose!
-I think this is important!!! --> AVOID anything that might be DISCOURAGING for you. For me, it's looking at magazines with super-skinny, photo-edited models. I usually don't feel so hot about myself after seeing something impossible like that, and when I don't feel good about myself I find it hard to be motivated. So whatever it is that gets you feeling down about yourself or otherwise-- checking out somebody who you think looks better than you (at least, I'M guilty of that), being around somebody who is NOT supportive of you (and says things like "
oh you don't need to lose weight! have a bite!" or "
one bite won't kill you!" or "
oh take a break it won't ruin your diet!" ugh), going to places that serve evil food you know you can't resist, etc.
-I read somewhere that if you're at a social event and are avoiding sugary/fatty treats and somebody asks you if you've tried something, just say "Oh, in a little while." That way you don't have to say "no I'm dieting" and then have them make a fuss over it.
-Always have a plan! Make sure your healthy food groceries are stocked and perhaps type or write out your own menu for the week or month, every week/month.
-Reward yourself every time you lose a stone or 1/2 a stone with a bubble bath, manicure, a nap, or something NONFOOD that you find rewarding or relaxing.
-If you are exercising, try to find a routine that
a) doesn't hurt you
b) isn't boring. And, if possible, change it up! I've used various Leslie Sanson DVD's along with Billy Blanks Tae Bo (when I'm more fit than I am currently). Make sure you have music that gets you pumped up if you work out to music.
That's all I have for now. Of course, you're probably sick of reading my words by now.
Good luck!!! :wavey: