Nearly half of the worldwide population is trying to lose weight. If you’re one of them, it’s important to do it right and celebrate your achievements along the way.
So, which milestones should you be looking out for? And how should you celebrate?
Read on to find out about the weight loss milestones you should celebrate.
Losing a Pound
Even victories that seem minor should be celebrated during the weight loss process. So, make sure that you take the time to celebrate losing your first pound. The most minor of weight loss success milestones can help you become more confident and stick to your weight loss plan over the long term.
Meeting Your Goal Weight
Of course, you should celebrate when you finally hit your goal weight. That’s a significant milestone, a moment you’ll never forget!
However, making your goal weight isn’t the end of your journey. Maintenance and staying healthy is a lifelong pursuit. And you shouldn’t feel bad if you do backslide. It’s important to stay positive, and get back on track at your own pace. A great program like the ChiroThin Weight Loss Program can help you out.
You Make A Major Change
Making a major change to your lifestyle is always an occasion to celebrate. This will help you with positive reinforcement to ensure the change sticks.
These changes could include:
- Cutting sugary drinks out of your diet
- Committing to a regular exercise routine
- Stop eating red meat
- Signing up for a helpful weight loss program
- Removing certain types of foods from your diet, depending on the diet plan that you’re adhering to
- Putting together and sticking to a fitness schedule, particularly over a longer period of time
- Adding more vegetables and nutrients into your diet, even in pill form
Of course, before you make any changes that could affect your health, you’ll want to sit down with your doctor and make sure that there aren’t any problems with your potential change.
Dropping a Dress Size
Do you find your clothes are hanging off you? It’s time to celebrate that you’ve dropped a clothing size. You can celebrate this occasion by buying yourself a whole new wardrobe. However, if you have a long way to go before you meet your ultimate goal, you might want to hold off on dropping a whole bunch of cash.
If you have a lot of disposable income, go crazy. You can always donate clothing that doesn’t fit anymore, so you’ll be giving back while you celebrate your weight loss success. It’s the perfect time for a weight loss reward!
Of course, sizes differ based on the country you’re in and based on the brand you’re shopping for. So, doing as much research as possible is the best option for you. Look at how the sizes for the brand you’re shopping for reflect the actual sizes of humans in your community. This is the best choice for not feeling defeated about your size and weight.
Having More Energy
Not all the weight loss milestones you’ll want to celebrate are about your physical size and the number on the scale. One of the weight loss benefits you’ll want to celebrate is having more energy to do all the things you love.
So, once you have more energy, what better time to buckle down on your physical fitness? You’ll be the best at multitasking.
Feeling Better
Losing weight isn’t simply good for your physical health. It’s beneficial for your mental health as well. Feeling happier and healthier is always something to celebrate.
But, working on your self-care routine can be a way of celebrating your improved mental health. It’s always good to continue working on yourself. If you aren’t already, talk through your issues and concerns with a mental health professional, it might be time to start.
Fitness Milestones
You may be including fitness in your weight loss routine. If that’s the case, you’ll want to celebrate your fitness milestones as well.
If you’ve gotten into running, celebrate when you hit a new speed or distance record. You may be training for a marathon. Celebrate every new race you complete on your journey to the big one.
Or, you may have gotten into weight training. When you hit a new weight record, buy yourself something nice.
You may have joined a sports team. When your team wins any game, it’s nice to get excited. If you have a major victory, like you win a tournament, throw a party for yourself and your teammates!
Think About the Physical Changes
You may begin noticing physical changes in your body. You could see your abs when you put on a bathing suit to head to the pool, for example. These are also occasions to appreciate the changes that you’ve made.
It’s really hard to lose enough weight to notice actual physical changes. You may feel that you’re getting faster and stronger, every time you test your abilities.
If your work has been on building your muscles, you might want to celebrate your physical changes by trying different exercises out. Don’t be afraid to experiment, if you think it might be something that you enjoy.
Celebrate These Weight Loss Milestones Today
Now that you know the weight loss milestones you should celebrate, it’s time to start your weight loss journey.
Are you ready to get yourself started on the path to a healthier you? Click here to find a ChiroThin doctor in your area.