How to Lose Weight Faster on Optavia
It can be really hard to stick to healthy eating habits day in and day out. That’s why so many people don’t get the results they want—they don’t stick with their diet long enough to see results. But if you can learn how to lose weight faster, you won’t need to restrict your eating for weeks or months—you’ll see results sooner than that! Here are some tips on how to lose weight faster with Optavia.
Know Your Starting Point
If you’re just starting out, your goal should be to lose 1–2 pounds per week. That way, you’ll see results and stay motivated. Be patient with yourself; weight loss takes time and it won’t happen overnight. Stay motivated by thinking about how long it took for you to gain weight in the first place—what worked for you then will work for you now! And don’t be discouraged if at first a pound or two isn’t lost each week.
Get the Right Fuel
Before you do anything else, make sure your diet is packed with good-for-you foods. A diet that lacks fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats will lead to weight gain instead of loss. To get your body burning more calories each day — not just while you’re exercising — nix added sugars from your menu. The combination of a healthy diet and increased physical activity can have a dramatic effect on weight loss.
Consistency is Key
If you’re serious about losing weight and getting healthy with OPTAVIA, then you have to be dedicated in order for it to work. Many people don’t lose weight because they give up too easily when they get discouraged by their results not being as good as they wanted them to be.
Exercise Doesn’t Have to Hurt
Exercise is key for maintaining weight loss, but it’s very hard for people who have not been active for a long time. That doesn’t mean you have to run marathons or start doing CrossFit workouts—just walking in addition to your daily routine can make a big difference. Start out slow and build up gradually if necessary; even five minutes of exercise (at around 3 mph) counts toward your weight-loss goals.
Dealing with Setbacks
After you’ve started your diet, it’s normal to have setbacks where you fall off track. This is not a sign of failure—it means that your body is adjusting and finding its groove for losing weight. As long as you get back on track, do your best not to be too hard on yourself and dive right back into unhealthy eating habits. Learn from each setback: why did it happen? How can you adjust moving forward? What can you do differently next time?
Take Time to Celebrate Successes
If you’re trying to lose weight, one thing that really helps is celebrating your successes. That doesn’t mean going all out with a party, it just means taking a few minutes to acknowledge what you have achieved and how far you have come along your weight loss journey. The reason is that once we acknowledge our successes and give ourselves some credit for them, we are much more likely to continue down our path of success rather than continuing down our path of failure.
Track Progress And Celebrate Small Wins
This will keep you motivated. Optavia offers a My Personal Path feature, which allows members to chart their weight loss and see a running total of weight lost each day/week.
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