It’s almost summertime and everybody is trying to look and feel their best. Weight loss can be daunting for anyone who isn’t used to exercising or eating healthy. It can be easy to give up early on when the going gets tough. But with hard work and commitment, you can shed some weight in time for the summer season. Whether it is 5 pounds or 100 pounds, here are some tips to help you get going on your weight loss journey.
1. Set Attainable Goals
It can be easy to get ahead of yourself when starting your weight loss journey and set an unrealistic goal. Weight loss takes time, and you don’t want to set yourself up for failure from the start. A great way to set yourself up for success is to make smaller goals, or milestones, that you can achieve along the way to your target weight.
2. Make Small Changes
This goes hand-in-hand with our first tip. The last thing you want to do is go 0-100. This can lead to utter exhaustion and burnout. By making small changes, you can slowly usher your body into a healthier lifestyle without causing any shock. This will set you up to see longevity with your new healthy habits, leading to more weight loss down the road!
3. Stay Active & Hydrated
Staying active is a telltale way to whip your body into shape! With exercise, consistency is key. Building a solid routine that incorporates at least 30 minutes of activity a day is a great way to increase the calories you burn each day. In addition, one of the simplest ways to increase your chances of seeing healthy weight loss is to stay hydrated. Hydration helps with digestion and promotes a healthy metabolism.
4. Utilize (GLP-1) receptor agonists (only if eligible)
GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide) can result in significant weight loss, with some people losing up to 16% of their body weight over 68 weeks. They may also lower the risk of heart disease, improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduce epicardial fat. Only utilize this treatment path if you are eligible based on your BMI and pre-exisiting conditions. Learn more
5. Be Accountable
It’s great to have support from friends and family during your weight loss journey. But if you want results that are going to last, you need to build accountability within yourself. The more accountability that you build, the easier it will be to get through the tough times. Remind yourself why you started in the first place.
Begin Your Weight Loss Journey at Refine by Tulsi
Losing weight can be a difficult journey with incredible rewards. Refine by Tulsi is the perfect place to develop your comprehensive weight loss plan under the supervision of Dr. Tulsi Kotecha. Dr. Kotecha is a board-certified internal medicine practitioner with extensive experience in the medical field. She aims to enrich her patients’ lives and provide them with the precision and care necessary to ensure their treatment is done right. Contact us today at 312-380-9780 or schedule a consultation online!
