It’s hard to be a mom and lose weight, but it’s not impossible. Losing weight is all about making small changes that add up to big results. You just need to know what those changes are and how to make them happen. I’m here to help! Here are my top five tips for moms who want to lose weight:
There is no magic bullet to weight loss, and there is no single number that you should aim for. It’s all about making small changes over time and keeping those changes permanently.
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, then the key is in finding a balance between diet and exercise. The best way to do this is by burning more calories than you consume every day. If you’re eating more than your body needs, then your body will store those excess calories as fat. If you’re not consuming anything at all, your body will use its own energy stores (fat) for energy instead of burning food that might be available later on if needed.
It’s important that if you want to lose weight fast – or even maintain your current weight – it has got nothing to do with some miracle pill or supplement promising an instant fix without having any kind of commitment from yourself towards changing how much food or exercise takes place within your daily routine each week/monthly etcetera…
In the grand scheme of things, we know that if you want to lose weight, it’s going to take more than a few small choices here and there. But when it comes down to it, small changes really do add up.
In fact, research has shown that those who make frequent small changes are more likely to achieve their goals than those who try big ones once or twice and fail because they were too hard to maintain. Smaller steps are also easier for us as moms since we never have time for anything else besides taking care of our families—a nanny or housekeeper will not magically appear overnight! Plus if we can get into the habit of making healthy decisions every day instead of just dieting one week out of every month (or year), it’ll make a huge difference in how easily weight loss becomes second nature over time.
The key to losing weight is planning. Planning for meals, exercise, and other activities. Planning for your goals. Planning for your schedule. Planning for your family. And budgeting—plenty of that! You’ve got to be organized if you want to succeed at losing weight and keeping it off in the long term.
Another thing that helps with weight loss is setting up a routine around it—like going to the gym every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 a.m., or cooking yourself healthy meals every Sunday night so they’re ready when Monday morning rolls around (or whatever). These are all things that take some time up front but save you time later on because they become habits (and make life easier).
When it comes to fitness, it’s important to remember that small changes can make a big difference in your life.
For example, if you get up five minutes earlier each morning and walk around the block at a brisk pace, you’ll get in some wonderful exercise without missing anything of importance. If you’re willing to jog instead of walking for those five minutes or add a few more minutes on either end of your routine, then great! If not, don’t push yourself too hard just yet—you might want to consider spending more time with your kids before they head off to school.
In addition to getting plenty of exercise during the day (and before bed), try devoting some time each evening as well. Try doing 10 sit-ups while watching TV with your family or do some squats while brushing your teeth (or vice versa). You’ll feel better both physically and mentally when you exercise regularly throughout the day rather than trying only once or twice per week at the gym after work.
Having the support of friends and family is important, as they can help keep you accountable to your goal. If you don’t have any friends who are going through a similar journey, join a weight loss support group. Many cities offer these types of groups free of charge or at a low cost. You will find people that are in similar situations as yourself and can help lift each other up when it gets tough.
If you don’t like being in groups or don’t have time for them, consider creating your own online support network with like-minded individuals who are on the same path as you! Another option is to find a personal trainer or nutritionist in person who will help keep you accountable and motivated during your journey toward weight loss success!
To sum it up…
You’re going to have to be patient. Weight loss is a long game, and you will not see results overnight.
If you want to lose weight quickly, don’t try it on your own. It can be tempting to try a fad diet or another quick fix with the assumption that it will help you lose weight without making any other changes in your life—but that never works out in the long run. The only way to lose weight effectively is by crafting a lifestyle around healthy eating and regular exercise instead of seeking out quick fixes or extreme diets that don’t work in the long run.
Even if you aren’t ready for those major lifestyle changes just yet, there are plenty of small steps you can take towards becoming healthier overall: start by drinking more water throughout the day; maybe even give up soda entirely (I know this isn’t easy!).
The best thing you can do is to work on making these habits part of your everyday routine. The more consistent you are with them, the better off you’ll be in the long run—and the more likely it will be that they stick around even when life gets crazy.