Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 7: Find Social Support
The road to weight loss can be a bumpy one. But much like anything else in life, it can be easier when you have someone to share the journey....Or at least cheer you on along the way! Many people put all their effort into finding the right diet or exercise program but...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 6: Celebrate Your Successes
So you have been really good with following your TLC-Program. Maybe you had one or two little roadblocks, but generally you are doing well and losing weight. But have you celebrated it and rewarded yourself for the progress you made already? Losing weight requires...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 5: Keep a Food Diary
If you want to stay motivated... Write it down! Self-monitoring is crucial to weight loss motivation and success. Writing down exactly what you eat and when keeps it honest (with yourself as well) and keeps you on track! Research has found that people who track their...
True Confessions of a ‘recovering’ Couch Potato
Day Zero... So today I had a reality check. During Lockdown I have enjoyed indulging in daily packets of crisps, chocolate chip cookies, banana bread ? and... Let's not forget those lovely Woolworths colored candy coated chocolate eggs that are way too easy to still...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 4: Pick the right Eating Plan
It is all good and fine to decide on an end or outcome goal and select some SMART process goals to keep you motivated, but you also need the eating plan that is going to get you there. So how do you select your Eating Plan or diet? Here are some Important aspects a...
My results were astounding
"Beginning of April 2020 is the first time I was able to eat an egg in five years. I was referred to TLC by my client (early 2019), whom I had complemented following her spectacular weight loss. Then, I could not start the program because I was breastfeeding and the...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 3: Focus on SMART Process Goals
So you have set your goal but realistically, it could take you a while to achieve that goal. You may have a significant amount of weight to lose and it can be very difficult to stay motivated for extended periods. So, how can you stay motivated for the duration of...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 2: Be Realistic
It is important to set realistic goals. Do not quit if you feel you are not losing as fast as you had hoped. After all... 3kg lost is still better progress than no loss at all... or even gaining more! So as a start, set realistic, attainable goals. If you exceed them...
Get Motivated to Lose Weight: Step 1: Why?
Tired of planning to start your healthy eating plan and then quitting before you make any headway or before you even start? What you lack is motivation. Luckily, motivation is something you can work on to increase. In this series of blogs we will look at several ways...
10 Healthy Cooking Tips
Good nutrition does not end with simply making the “right” food choices. The way you prepare and cook your food can either help or hinder your attempts to lose weight. Healthy cooking is easy, and it doesn’t mean giving up your favourite foods. In many cases, your...