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Those Last Five ( or 10 ) Pounds ...
Be good to yourself as you strive for your weight-loss goals
By Annette Racond , Staff Writer
Losing a small amount of weight can be just as frustrating as having to lose a lot . The body is stubborn and it may feel like it won ’ t give up those love handles without a fight . Here are five simple ways to get the process rolling . Above all , be patient and learn to accept yourself as you are right now .
Be Gentle : Come to terms with the fact that you have an extra five or 10 pounds to lose and try to refrain from beating yourself up about it . Be gentle and loving with yourself . Figure out why you want to lose weight . It ’ s almost bathing-suit season ; this reality might be reason enough . Do you want to shed pounds in order to be more active ? Are you planning a trip requiring you to buy more clothes , and would you prefer buying smaller sizes ? Take one day at a time as you work towards your goal . Reward yourself with treats other than food when you reach a milestone . How about a manicure , massage or taking time out for a movie with your BFF ?
Move Over ( and Over ): Pick up a Fitbit so you can keep track of your mileage . Try logging 10,000 steps every day . Walk – or run – to your local coffee shop in the morning . Learn to love stairs because every step counts . Be inventive . Drop in on a Zumba class , opt for hot yoga or take dance lessons at a studio . The exercise world doesn ’ t have to revolve around treadmills and Stairmasters . If you ’ re open to new ways of moving , you ’ re bound to have fun in the process – and losing weight will be just one more benefit .
Take one day at a time as you work towards your goal .
Sweet Dreams : It ’ s easy to rack up calories when you ’ re exhausted , yet you ’ re so used to pushing yourself to get more done . Fatigue can adversely impact willpower and lead you into temptation . When you find yourself tired , frazzled and overworked , it can be difficult to garner the willpower to resist that pint of Ben & Jerry ’ s in your freezer . So it ’ s early to bed !
Blender Basics : Turn lunch into a fruit smoothie – add blueberries , blackberries and strawberries to a cup of almond milk . Or blend up bananas , raspberries and soy milk . You can experiment with cashew or coconut milk , too . Throw in a few handfuls of ice to cool off on a hot day . Have a berry good afternoon !
Water Works : Sometimes you might confuse hunger with thirst . Before you reach for those chips , grab your water bottle and drink up . Keep a glass of water by your side at all times so you ’ ll get into the habit of drinking more H2O . Pretend you ’ re at a spa and flavor your water with everything from lemons to cucumbers to mint leaves . Turn your water consumption into an adventure – you just might like the results .