In this article we’re going to talk about how to get weight loss results that last. This is important to get clear on because you probably haven’t had problems losing weight as much as you have had keeping it off.

I’m going to share with you 2 specific things you must do get lasting results.

Here is the first thing.

1. Compliance and consistency are key. You must develop a habit in this area.

You must stick to your program at least 80% of the time. This is what is required.

For example, there are 7 days in the week, so let’s assume you eat 5 meals a day, 3 mains and 2 snacks. This is equal to 35 meals. This means that 28 of your meals should be on point. That leaves you with the other 7 meals or snacks where you can go outside the lines a little. Now don’t go crazy, you just do not need to be a Nazi.

And there is such a thing as over compliant. I would not recommend you try to achieve anything more than 90% compliance.

If what you are doing you cannot sustain at least 80% of the time then perhaps you need to take a look at what it is you are doing.

If you cannot achieve consistency then you will suffer from short term results, an extremely restrictive lifestyle, isolation, and mood swings, followed by backsliding and a slow and steady weight gain. Possibly even more than when you first started.

If you can remain compliant and consistent 80% of the time, you can expect slow and steady weight loss, a display of self control while also having a life, with increased confidence and self belief. Who knows you might even inspire some people.

Don’t overestimate what you can achieve in a short time, and underestimate what you can achieve over a long time.

Here is the second thing.

2. Make setting and reaching your goals a habit.

Just as it’s a habit to set goals and reach them, it can also become a habit to set goals and not reach them.

Many people do not think about the period of time that it took to get into their current situation. And then they want to get out of it yesterday.

This way of thinking usually has us following a crazy restrictive diet plan, followed by a drastic change in lifestyle and behaviours which are unsustainable because of the big lofty goals that we set.

Now I’m not saying don’t set big goals.

But if you’re in the habit of not achieving your goals then it’s because you do not set small goals inside of them. This is a process of chunking down the goal into bite sizes.

The big weight loss transformations that you read and hear about are a reflection of somebody who focuses on small bite size goals and who has been both consistent and compliant most of the time. Not all of the time.

They developed small success, upon small success, upon small successes that made the big one.

Don’t set goals that are a drastic change from where you are right now. If you are not exercising at all, then don’t set a goal to exercise 6x per week. That would be a 600% increase in activity.

And though you may be able to maintain that kind of activity short term, eventually you will regress back to what is habit because it’s comfortable. And that is, not exercising.

In the video below I share that a lasting weight loss transformation is a side effect of compliance and consistency to a plan you are fully engaged with and getting in the habit of getting and achieving bite size goals.

If you are having trouble staying compliant to your program then check out my free training. I’ve packed my best tips and strategies for achieving lasting results into this 9o minute training.

Check out the details here. 

To your success and your big transformation

Tarryn Thompson

Your Virtual Health Coach