10 Simple Ways To Start Losing Weight, Even If You Are Unmotivated

10 Simple Ways To Start Losing Weight, Even If You Are Unmotivated

What do you do if you are trying to lose weight and feeling unmotivated?

I’m going to share with you 10 simple ways to start losing weight, even if you are unmotivated.

Recently I Googled “How to do what you have to do when you don’t feel like doing it.”

It led me to some ideas for losing weight. 5 websites including this one from SilverSneakers.com got my attention!

So many of us know what to do but we don’t feel like doing it.

How often do you get that lazy feeling?
You know…those times when you just feel like doing something fun instead of working out or eating right?

So many of us know what to do, but just don’t do it. Why is that?

Is it motivation? Self-discipline? Our environment? Positive mindset?

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”
Jim Rohn

“With self-discipline most anything is possible.”
Theodore Roosevelt

So what do you do if you are trying to lose weight and feeling unmotivated?

Losing weight doesn’t have to require an extreme diet or intense workouts.

You just need to get started! That’s the hardest part.

So, let’s keep it simple and start small.
You will create a snowball effect that will lead to big change

Here are 10 simple ways to start losing weight, especially if you are super unmotivated!

1. Eat Foods Hydrating Foods

Eating hydrating foods like fruits, vegetables can fill you up and make it less likely to overeat on calorie-dense foods.

And seeing more food on your plate can make you feel less deprived.

Make Veggies the primary focus of your meals. Look for other ways to include more water-rich foods to your plate.

Here’s an awesome formula for plating your food.

Breakfast Plate
1/2 Fiber Filled Carbs, 1/2 Protein

Lunch Plate
1/2 veggies, 1/4 carbs, 1/4 protein

Dinner Plate
3/4 Veggies, 1/4 protein

Power Tip:
When you are finished with dinner tell yourself, “Dinner & Done” and no more eating for the rest of the night.

Bonus Tip:
Track your food!
Record what food you eat, tastes, licks, bites you have through the day.

Then you will have information and accountability.

These are a few simple tips from the incredible 2B Mindset Program

2. Protein In The Morning

Eating protein in the morning can set you up for a whole day of healthy eating.

Protein makes you feel fuller and satisfied so you don’t graze all day long.

Great options such as protein smoothies, unsweetened Greek yogurt, eggs, or even beans or tofu for you plant-based folks out there!

3. Water, Water, Water!

It’s so simple and often forgotten.
Our bodies are made up mostly of water, yet we are typically dehydrated. Especially after sleep.

Water not only hydrates your body, it purifies your skin, increases your alertness and gives you a nice kick to start the day the right way.

After you wake up, start the day drinking 16 oz of water.

Practice the mantra, “Water First”
I also learned this in the incredible weight loss program 2B Mindset.

Water is great to rehydrate yourself, flush out toxins and boost your metabolism.

Water also has a significant impact on the body’s organs – especially empowering up your brain!

Say to yourself, “water first” before having any meal or snack and then drink 16 oz before taking your first bite.

Also drink water throughout the day. Strive for over half your body weight in ounces. Personally, I try to drink way more (usually a gallon).

4. Reorganize The Food In Your Fridge

If you’re like most people, the healthiest nutrient-dense foods are hidden in that special drawer below where things end up rotting because you forgot about them. And the prepackaged, less healthy stuff is eye level on the shelves in front of you!

So when you are wanting a snack, what catches your attention? I’m guessing it’s not the healthy stuff in the crisper!

Keep quick, healthy snacks front and center on the shelves of your fridge.

That means giving prime real estate to those tasty apples or that bundle of baby carrots.

Use the opposite technique for unhealthier treats. Store them out of sight so you won’t be tempted as soon as you open the fridge.

Bonus Tip!
OOSOM (Out Of Sight Out Of Mind) Don’t bring the temptations in the house. Don’t buy it. Possibly make a contract with yourself to earn the special food.

5. Pre-Portioned Your Snacks

This will help with Portion control for things that can be addicting and eaten mindlessly.

Either buy the snack size portions or use baggies and portion them yourself.

If you know that you will be tempted to eat more than one snack size bag, consider not buying them at all!

I always portioning into baggies.
It’s worth the time!

The built-in portion control is worth it.
Saves you some cash, too.

6. Set A Non-weight Goal

Instead of trying to lose a certain number of pounds, challenge yourself to drop to a certain blood pressure level or number of points for your cholesterol.

Other goals might include:

• Fitting Into a Certain Size Shirt like my friend Carol did.
• A certain size Pants/Outfit
• Dropping Beltloop Notches
• Walking a mile nonstop
• Doing 10 continuous pushups/Pullups
• Rope Climbing
• Swimming a certain number of laps
• What others can you think of?

Focus on health instead of weight.

7. Do Workouts You Will Like Stop The Ones You Hate

I used to own an Elliptical Machine.
It was a very nice one and we paid a lot for it. I felt compelled to use it, but I didn’t like it. I was bored.

I got to the point where I avoided it but carried guilt around with me because I paid so much for it.

This is the mental weight I didn’t need.

So, I sold it and found other options for my home workouts.

• Consider swapping the treadmill for a hike outside.
• Play a sport like pickleball.
• Use resistance bands instead of free weights.
• Do Pilates or Barre instead of yoga.
• Do a sport-based training instead of Cross-Training.
• I know you can think of more!

Need some awesome workout ideas?
Check out these ideas!

8. Get A Support Team

I think this is the secret ingredient!
Besides making fitness fun and nutrition simple, having the support to get results can mean everything!

This can help you feel more confident, accountable, and have fun when your motivation starts to fade.

Register here to get into my next Health and Fitness Support Group!

9. Keep Moving Daily Beyond The Gym

This means movement outside of your home gym or fitness center.

The easiest is to walk. Get in more steps.

• Park your car farther away when you head to a store.
• Take the stairs
• Walk around the house
• Pace as you are on the phone…. you get the idea

10. Tweak Your Exercise Routine

Remember… commitment trumps motivation. If you can’t be motivated, at least be committed.

Accountability is what will get you results!

Even if your workouts are short on duration. A buddy of mine religiously did a 10 Minute workout every day for a whole year and lost 40 pounds!

Showing up is key!

Commit to something you know you can achieve.

Schedule your workouts, show up, and track your activities.

Check it off on a calendar.
Check into an App.
Check into a group where you can encourage each other.

Register here to get into my next Health and Fitness Support Group!

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Here’s To Your Health – It’s Never Too Late