Something magical happens when you learn from the success of others. To become truly successful in pretty-much any area of life, it’s important to surround yourself with people who are already successful. This is particularly true for weight loss. No doubt you’ve found that almost everyone has an opinion on the subject. However, take only the advice of others who look lean, fit and healthy themselves and whom you know to be knowledgeable about weight loss, health and fitness.
Surround yourself with winners and copy those who are already getting great results. If your goal is to weigh 140lb or 10 stone by eating healthily and leading an energy-rich life, then seek out other Mums and families who also live a healthy lifestyle.
Find out what they eat and drink, spend their time doing and what motivates them. Consistently spending time with people who just talk about getting in shape but never take persistent action, or who just criticise your ideas and efforts, won’t make it easier for you to say bye-bye to your baby belly.
Get a Buddy or a Coach to help. With a Buddy or Coach rooting for you (and holding you accountable for results), it is much easier to stick with the small daily changes that you need to make.
Permanent weight loss involves unlearning some existing patterns or habits. What got you here, won’t get you there and life has a nasty habit of getting in the way. So try to find a Buddy with similar weight-loss goals; another Mum or a friend is ideal. Set goals and rewards together and make sure that you celebrate each others’ successes.
Focus on the results you’re seeking, not the process of getting there. When the alarm goes off at 6.15am, don’t focus on the process of getting out of a warm bed to exercise before breakfast. Instead, focus on how great you’re going to feel for the rest of the day after you’ve exercised and the great way your body will soon be looking and feeling.
Get another Mum as a Coach. Working with someone who has successfully implemented healthy lifestyle choices is a great way of accelerating progress. It also helps having someone to whom you make commitments and who will support you in delivering against those commitments.