How-to-Lose-Weight Tips From Personal Trainers

No one knows more about the ups and downs of dieting and exercise than personal trainers. Because they have the benefit of coaching many people that struggle with diet and exercise for different reasons, they are armed with strategies to get people back on track. Benefit from their experience by employing a few of their following techniques.

Things You'll Need

• Indoor or outdoor exercise equipment
• Athletic sneakers

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Instructions

Use a Photo for Motivation

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  Use photos of overweight relatives to motivate you to hit the gym.

  If you need some extra help getting to the gym, top trainers suggest carrying around a photo of someone overweight in your family that you don't want to look like. Every time you need some motivation, pull out the photo and ask yourself if you still feel like you can't make it to the gym.

• 2

  Choose a gym that won't intimidate you.

  Find a gym that you feel comfortable with. If you choose one that intimidates you, chances are you won't show up. Pick one close to where you live or work and one that suits your personality and comfort level. Set yourself up for success.

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  Anytime is the right time!

  There's no right time to work out, so work with your body's own rhythm. If you are a morning person, set your alarm for earlier than usual and do your workout. If you are a night owl, schedule your workout like an appointment, and keep it. Working with yourself and not against yourself is part of the blueprint for success.

• 4

  Some people enjoying working out as they watch their favorite TV show.

  Schedule your workout around your favorite television show and don't stop until the program is over. You can lose weight and catch up on your shows at the same time if you commit to have your workout and TV time be one and the same. You get alone time and results all in one.

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  Workout clothes don't have to just be sweat pants and a T-shirt.

  Buy some expensive gym clothes so you feel obligated to use them. You'll kill two birds with one stone here. You will look nice while working out and also feel like you need to justify the expense. Any trick to get you to lose weight is a good trick!