3 Weight Loss Secrets from a Certified Nutritionist
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There's no denying that it's not easy to achieve your weight loss goals at any age, and it's particularly difficult as you get older.
You might work out regularly and follow a healthy diet but you might still have trouble losing weight.
It can be tough to stay motivated when you’re struggling to lose kilos since workouts and healthy meals can be time-consuming (and expensive!).
But did you know that there are several 'tricks' you can incorporate into your routine that can help you achieve better weight loss results?
Angela Borges, a weight loss nutritionist from Melbourne, knows all about weight loss – after all, she’s helped hundreds of her clients reach and maintain their weight loss goals.
‘Weight loss is 90 per cent mental and 10 per cent physical,’ she said in an Instagram post.
‘You can’t create a healthy lifestyle with a poor mindset.’
So, what exactly are the lifestyle adjustments that we need to commit to in order to 'permanently' lose some weight?
Prioritising consistency over perfecting your diet
Consistency, not perfection, is more crucial for weight loss and maintaining healthy lifestyle practises, according to Angela.
She advised: 'Learn how to show up for yourself even when you don't feel like it.'
'It's easy to do hard things when you're motivated but it's also really easy to throw in the towel when motivation isn't there.'
The nutritionist said that if you don't have the right mindset then you won't be able to achieve it.
The key here is to find motivation.
If your goal is to stay active, then find tasks to do when you’re starting to give up motivation.
For example, if you said you wanted to do ten minutes of exercise daily, your task can be doing squats while waiting in a queue or planting your feet while reading your newspaper in the park.
The key is to insert the habit so it doesn’t require you to think and think again to push yourself.
Set your non-negotiables
Angela recommended to 'make your non-negotiable, no matter what life throws at you'.
She explained that your non-negotiables should be 'simple and realistic to do'.
'They are there to keep you accountable and get you one step closer to your goal,' she added.
'These are things that are key to creating your own momentum.'
If you're still undecided about your non-negotiables, it is advised to start with small things. For example, your daily non-negotiables could include eating five different types of fruits and vegetables or getting 10,000 steps.
Don’t get bogged down by failure
The last tip that Angela gave is to 'look at failure as feedback'.
She said that if you view everything you do, both right and wrong, as feedback, you're far more likely to succeed in your weight loss journey.
Ask yourself what went wrong, and how it can be improved next time. This subtle change in attitude can make all the difference!
'If something didn't go as well as you were hoping for, look at what didn't work and how you can improve instead of letting this bring you down and triggering more poor eating choices,' she noted.
'This is a huge mindset shift that will literally change your life.'
Members, it’s important to remember that successful weight loss takes time and effort. As always, you should always discuss any changes to diet and exercise with your GP first.
With the right habits and routines established, you don’t have to be discouraged when things don’t go the way you planned – just remain positive, and learn from those mistakes.
You might work out regularly and follow a healthy diet but you might still have trouble losing weight.
It can be tough to stay motivated when you’re struggling to lose kilos since workouts and healthy meals can be time-consuming (and expensive!).
But did you know that there are several 'tricks' you can incorporate into your routine that can help you achieve better weight loss results?
Angela Borges, a weight loss nutritionist from Melbourne, knows all about weight loss – after all, she’s helped hundreds of her clients reach and maintain their weight loss goals.
‘Weight loss is 90 per cent mental and 10 per cent physical,’ she said in an Instagram post.
‘You can’t create a healthy lifestyle with a poor mindset.’
So, what exactly are the lifestyle adjustments that we need to commit to in order to 'permanently' lose some weight?
Prioritising consistency over perfecting your diet
Consistency, not perfection, is more crucial for weight loss and maintaining healthy lifestyle practises, according to Angela.
She advised: 'Learn how to show up for yourself even when you don't feel like it.'
'It's easy to do hard things when you're motivated but it's also really easy to throw in the towel when motivation isn't there.'
A nutritionist for permanent weight loss has revealed the three tricks that can help you shed off some kilograms permanently. Credit: Instagram/@the_healthy_diary_.
The nutritionist said that if you don't have the right mindset then you won't be able to achieve it.
The key here is to find motivation.
If your goal is to stay active, then find tasks to do when you’re starting to give up motivation.
For example, if you said you wanted to do ten minutes of exercise daily, your task can be doing squats while waiting in a queue or planting your feet while reading your newspaper in the park.
The key is to insert the habit so it doesn’t require you to think and think again to push yourself.
Set your non-negotiables
Angela recommended to 'make your non-negotiable, no matter what life throws at you'.
She explained that your non-negotiables should be 'simple and realistic to do'.
'They are there to keep you accountable and get you one step closer to your goal,' she added.
'These are things that are key to creating your own momentum.'
If you're still undecided about your non-negotiables, it is advised to start with small things. For example, your daily non-negotiables could include eating five different types of fruits and vegetables or getting 10,000 steps.
Don’t get bogged down by failure
The last tip that Angela gave is to 'look at failure as feedback'.
She said that if you view everything you do, both right and wrong, as feedback, you're far more likely to succeed in your weight loss journey.
Ask yourself what went wrong, and how it can be improved next time. This subtle change in attitude can make all the difference!
'If something didn't go as well as you were hoping for, look at what didn't work and how you can improve instead of letting this bring you down and triggering more poor eating choices,' she noted.
'This is a huge mindset shift that will literally change your life.'
Members, it’s important to remember that successful weight loss takes time and effort. As always, you should always discuss any changes to diet and exercise with your GP first.
With the right habits and routines established, you don’t have to be discouraged when things don’t go the way you planned – just remain positive, and learn from those mistakes.
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