Starting Your Weight Loss Journey? Get Inspiration and Tips.
Looking to start your weight loss journey but need help knowing where to begin? We totally get it!
The great news is: you’re not alone. There are folks like you across the world searching for ways to kickstart their weight loss journey. The numbers don’t lie: a study conducted across 30 countries found that 95% of people want to lose weight to improve their well-being.
So, if you’re one of the millions looking for a well-rounded approach to health and fitness, you’re in good company. Planet Fitness is here to champion your fitness journey by sharing some of our favorite tips on your path to weight loss. Can’t wait to get started? Find a local PF club for support and guidance when you need it.
What is a Weight Loss Journey?
Starting a weight loss journey means starting a process of personal transformation, as the right mindset and motivation will take you well beyond just losing weight. That’s why it’s important to remember that the primary goal of any weight loss journey should be overall health and well-being, not just numbers on the scale.
Don’t forget that “fast” and “easy” are not words that go along with healthy weight loss. There are no quick fixes or healthy shortcuts to losing weight, and the journey requires a commitment to changing lifestyle choices. It may feel tough but remember that you’re tougher! Stay focused and remind yourself of your goals along the way.
A weight loss journey isn’t just about losing weight. It’s a process that can bring a change toward better, healthier habits by incorporating things like a balanced diet, consistent exercise, enough sleep, any relevant recommendations from your doctor, and stress management techniques into your everyday life. By making these adjustments, you can see improvements in your health and well-being for both your present and future self.
What Can You Look Forward to in Your Weight Loss Journey?
While overhauling your habits can be a challenge at first, the benefits you’ll see over time will be worth every bit of effort you put in. By focusing on your health and well-being throughout your weight loss journey, you can do things like:
- Increase energy
- Help manage stress more effectively
- Improve confidence and self-esteem
- Boost sleep quality
- Increase mobility and ease of movement
- Think clearer and focus better
Plus, you’ll get to celebrate milestones—both on and off the scale—along the way as you make progress. This can keep you motivated and who knows, you may even inspire a bestie to join you on your journey for extra motivation and accountability.
Finally, find something that you absolutely love to do. You won’t be motivated to work out if you’re not enjoying yourself along the way! Not a runner? Find a different cardio option that gets your heart pumping. Absolutely loathe the idea of doing burpees? Sub them out for another bodyweight exercise that won’t make you dread your sweat session. You’ll find exercise more enjoyable by choosing something that speaks to you. By combining fun activities with physical movement, you’ll develop a well-rounded—and entertaining—approach to training that keeps you motivated as you progress.