How to start losing weight NOW

The only thing that will decide if you really want to lose weight in the present is the perception of your body. Here’s a little quiz to help you determine if your reasons for starting to lose weight are powerful enough:

Are you comfortable in your skin?

Can you confidently undress in front of your man without worrying about the sagging spilling out?

Can you confidently dance in a club with a carefree attitude?

Do you buy clothes often?

If so, is your first reaction to seeing yourself in new clothes critical or approving?

Lastly, ARE YOU HAPPY to be in the way you are NOW?

Honestly, I don’t need to give you an answer because while you were taking that test, your mind has already calculated whether or not you are ready.

If you are still reading this, you are more than ready and even a little motivated. Here, at this point, I will only tell you one thing and with one hundred percent faith and confidence: if you manage to stay consistent and self-motivated for the next 2 months, you will lose about 5% of your body weight.

Understand that each person’s requirement is different. Some people are struggling to lose the last 10 pounds, while others may be just starting out. Also, the way your body reacts and the amount of effort you put in directly influences the end result, therefore I did not say that you will lose this or that pounds at the end of 2 months. That goal number must be set by you.

How do I determine my short-term weight loss goal?

There are three factors to consider when calculating your 2-month goal

• Current weights and measures.

• Daily caloric requirement

• How many hours of exercise can you get during the week?

Actual weight

Keep a weight loss journal with weekly updates, motivational quotes, etc. Take your weight first thing in the morning after using the bathroom. Make sure to weigh yourself naked or just your guts.

Measure your chest, upper and lower waist, hips, each thigh (at its widest), and each arm. Write it down in your weight loss journal in an organized way.

Now if you think you are someone starting to pull your hair out and you do not see any change on the scale, I advise you not to weigh yourself before 2 months. However, if your diet and training are not affected by the number on the scale, then weigh yourself weekly to keep track.

Daily caloric requirement

BMR or basal metabolic rate is the rate at which your body would burn calories even if you lie in bed all day. When people want to maintain their current weight, it is recommended that they consume calories limited to their BMR.

However, since you are trying to lose weight, you must create a deficit between BMR and calories consumed. Consider your body similar to a water balloon (sorry for the pun), the balloon needs a certain amount of water to reach its maximum size, now if you keep reducing the water content by 1 teaspoon the balloon would eventually start to shrink of size.

Similarly, consuming less than the assigned caloric value (which is the BMR) is creating a deficit and therefore you will burn fat faster, but remember that at all times you should not eat less than 1,200 calories plus less 75 calorie units .

Your BMR is calculated taking into account your weight, age, gender and height.

Exercise

As the old adage goes: eat less, burn more! Exercise isn’t just limited to the gym; the idea is to be active. If you can’t afford the gym membership or don’t have the time, be resourceful – walk up and down the stairs or dance while you cook.

You know you are really exercising when you start to sweat a lot and your heart rate is racing; Walking at 2 mph for 30 hours is not enough if you want to lose about 2 pounds per week.

A good exercise, no matter if you are doing it in the gym or in your backyard, is one where you can feel the burn.