Make Time

Most of us start our weight loss journey with full excitement, one day you are probably signing up for that gym, and the other day investing in a fancy weight loss program.

But have you ever noticed, that as time passes it all starts to burn out, and you put less time into reaching that goal?

Why's that?

It may be because you cannot manage those changes with your life routine any more. You cannot stick to your diet plan because you have to go to the office earlier, or you miss your gym session because of that important meeting.

If that's happening to you, don't have to worry. Because less time does not mean less progress. All that matters here is to find a balance between using the time you have more effectively and giving that time to yourself, your health, and your goals.

We are here to help you with this. We have come up with Psych Tricks and practical tips to help you overcome those biggest time barriers. 

Practical tip #1: Prep Your Food Ahead:

Getting late to the office and still not deciding what to have for breakfast, well, in that case, you may end up having that high-carb sandwich on your way.

It can mostly happen when you have not planned your meals already. Because sometimes the hardest part is to think of what you can have for your dinner or breakfast. But you can save your time and eliminate the decision fatigue by following simple steps:

Plan your meals

If you already know what to make for your meals, you can save a lot of time thinking and struggling with what you should eat today. So, try to plan your meals for the week ahead. And you don't have to worry about anything.

Make a list

Avoid shopping on weekends

Look out for canned or frozen foods

Bulk up the right options

Keep your fruits & vegetables washed

Prepare ahead

Invest in good cookware

Practical Tip #2: Choose High-Intensity Workouts

There can be a lot of times when you can't find yourself to make time for your gym. But what if you don't have to spend hours and hours in your gym to complete your workout? What if you can finish your workout in less than half an hour?

Yes, it is possible with HIIT.

HIIT or high-intensity interval training, is a type of training protocol in which short periods of high-intensity anaerobic exercises are alternated with a brief recovery period of low-intensity movements. While doing HIIT, it is very important to choose a high-intensity exercise which you can not do longer than 20 to 30 seconds. And after that a 10 to 90 seconds period of low-intensity exercise. And then back to tough work.

One of the best things about this training is that it can be very effective in as little as 20 minutes and its efficiency goes a long way. There are numerous other benefits of HIIT as well including, fat loss, building muscles, increased strength, increased energy levels, appetite control, and other metabolic benefits.

Here is the complete guide to HIIT training that you can easily add to your routine:

Choose your exercise

There are hundreds of options available when it comes to high-intensity training; squats, jumping jacks, jump squats, mountain climbers, high knee, burpees, planks, lunges, skaters and many more. You have to choose any 4 exercises from these.

Create a plan

Put it to work

Practical Tip #3: Prioritize Your Health

These days when social media has made people develop a lot of misconceptions about being fit and healthy, we all think somewhere that making perfect choices like getting 8 hours of sleep, going to the gym regularly, or following that specific diet plan, means you are healthy.

But that's not what it is, being healthy is not about perfect choices or lifestyle changes, it is about you, feeling satisfied. So, instead of just stressing out to complete your regular daily routine, focus on one thing every day, and that's how you can prioritize your health.

Meal prep

Prepare your meal ahead, to avoid decision fatigue.

Proper nourishment

Warm up

Comfortable clothes

Hydration

Have green

Have some fresh air

Stay connected

Be Mindful

Final words

It may be easy to make a list of your goals and adapt healthy changes to reach that goal. But sometimes staying stick to those changes can be challenging, especially when you are focusing on various goals at a time. The psych tricks we have mentioned above will not only make it easier for you to stick to your healthy changes but these will also keep you motivated throughout your journey. So don't forget, you can also achieve your goals even if you have less time, just follow the above steps and you are good to go.