Losing the first 10 pounds is the hardest part of any diet. Going for comfort foods in the first days and weeks is an easy trap to fall into as it feels like you are starving yourself. Here are some tips to get cracking on losing the first 10 pounds.
If you can, get some support. Maybe a friend can be your will power support or maybe a friend can do the dieting regime with you. How about a support group? There are many dieting and weight loss support groups and many of them are free of charge or just have a minimal fee.
Getting rid of those first ten pounds will be easier if you have some support. Don’t be afraid to ask people as you’ll need all the help you can get. The more you have, the better for you.
Having a 2-3 day cleansing period to jump-start your diet is a great way to start. If we give ourselves plenty of food, our body tends to store it as fat to get ready for the lean times.
The body needs to know it has to release some fat. It will take much longer than you would have thought by just cutting back on the calories.
The cleansing period is the first three days and the idea is to eat a very low calorie, low fat diet made up of healthy soups and salads with only a small amount of meat.
I know it sounds tough, and it is but once you are through the three days, your body will start to release fat if you stick to the level recommended by your height. You will also find it easier to stick to your diet. The cleansing period will also help curb your hunger.
It is important to understand those 10 pounds will not be off in days. It will take anywhere from 4-10 weeks depending how good you are and how much exercise you get.
This might sound like a long time, but you did not gain that weight within a few weeks and therefore it will take more than just a few weeks to get rid of it.
Should you get to a point where you want to give up within those first ten pounds, pamper yourself. No, do not pamper yourself with comfort foods but with a treat such as spa day, new clothes or a new hairstyle for what you have already achieved. Any pound that you dropped is a great accomplishment and should be celebrated with a healthy new lifestyle item and a good boost in motivation to keep going.
