Losing Weight and Getting in Shape

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Since John Thweatt recently revealed his version of losing weight and getting in shape, I thought I would reveal my plan.

There are four steps to my plan. Let’s start the discussion by considering step one.

STEP# 1: DESIGN A GAME PLAN.

My game plan for losing weight and getting in shape includes three key components: diet, exercise and schedule.

The first part of your game plan must include a healthy eating plan.

I suggest eating right begins by getting rid of all the junk food – sodas, sweet tea, bread and desserts. Cut these things out of your diet. Besides, you don’t need them. Quit eating the things that are crammed full of wasted calories. When you do this, you will notice an immediate weight loss. When you get hungry, learn to snack on fruits, vegetables and powerbars.

The second part of your game plan includes exercise.

To do this you must get your lazy rear end out of the recliner and start walking, jogging, running, swimming, cycling or doing something to burn calories. The hardest part of exercising is putting on your shoes and heading out the door. After that, the exercise becomes routine.

The final part of your game plan includes your calendar.

You must schedule your meals and your exercise if you plan to succeed. Think ahead. Plan ahead. Plan what you are going to eat for the day at the beginning of each day. Include in that plan when you will make time to exercise. Then be diligent in fulfilling that plan.

Additionally, determine you are going to eat right and exercise for the next 21 days only. Do not look beyond the next three weeks. Do not fret about next spring or summer. Stick to your plan for 21 days.

Most sociologists believe it takes 21 days for you to create a new habit. So commit to your plan for 21 days. Make a 21-day commitment, track your progress and then stick to it. That’s all you want to do, stick with your plan for three weeks. Then, after three weeks, recommit to another 21 days and so on until you reach your desired target.

Finally, I highly recommend you download a phone app that allows you to track your progress. John Thweatt uses MyfitnesspaI. I prefer the Loseit phone app. Either way, find an app that works for you and start charting your progress. This is especially crucial when it comes to keeping up with your calories. My Loseit app helps me stick with my game plan.

Tomorrow I reveal step two. Step one alone will help you lose weight and get in shape.