Once you decide to go on a fitness crusade you have a rough idea what you’ll look like when it’s over. You’ve got to remember it might take a few years. A lot of women don’t have the patience to keep going when things get tough.
Focusing on your dream body non-stop is a mistake. You need little wins along the way to keep you motivated. It will stop you from giving up before you reach the finish line. Here are a few little wins you can take advantage of easily.
Treat Yourself to a Cosmetic Procedure
If you want to speed up your fat loss a bit you can treat yourself to a cosmetic procedure. When people think of liposuction they imagine tons of fat being sucked from a body leaving lots of loose skin.
Non-surgical liposuction is a lot friendlier and you won’t suffer from any negatives. You’ll recover quickly and your skin will stay tight. You’ll also know your ideal body will arrive a little quicker.
A Spray Tan Gives You Extra Definition
When you lose enough body fat your curves look a lot more defined. When that day comes you’ll enjoy looking in the mirror. If you want your body to look more defined now you’ll need to go for spray tans.
Don’t spend a lot of time under the sun, and that means avoiding tanning beds too. It’s definitely not good for your health. Also, you don’t want your skin to look like leather when you start to get old.
Write Everything Down in a Notebook
Have you seen people walking around the gym with a notebook in their hand? You’re about to join the club. Every time you work through your sessions you should write down all the details for future reference.
It won’t be long until you have a lot of data in your notebook. Spend a while studying it and you’ll notice all your numbers are improving. It’s the best way to know everything you’re doing is working.
Aim for a Specific Athletic Goal
Although your main goal is to lose weight you should aim for a specific athletic goal. You’re still going to drop all those extra pounds, but you’ll be able to do something cool by the time you are finished.
The exact goal you choose can revolve around anything you’re interested in. If you like gymnastics try to hold a handstand for 10 seconds. Those who prefer yoga can work towards the front or side splits.
Lift Heavy Weights for Low Reps
Lifting weights will give you the toned look you want once your body fat disappears. Get into the habit of lifting heavy weights for low reps. Don’t listen to anyone who says you’ll put on lots of muscle.
Women don’t have enough testosterone for this to happen. If you lift heavy weights your metabolism will be on fire well after you leave the gym. You’ll feel amazing knowing your body is always burning through extra calories.
Jump in the Sauna After a Workout
If you train at a health club you should have access to things like a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Once you’ve finished your workout spend a little time sweating in the sauna or steam room.
You’ll sweat a lot and when you step on the scales it will look like you’ve lost weight. Once you drink water your weight will obviously shoot back up, but it’s still motivating to look at the scales.
It’s Tough Waiting a Long Time for Results
You don’t want to quit because it’s taking too long to reach your goals. It’s why you should always try to achieve little wins along the way. You won’t even consider throwing in the towel if you do.