8 Ways To Start Losing Weight — No Matter How Unmotivated You Are

Chaterine Lennox
Jul 23, 2017 · 1 min read

You know you want to shed pounds and you’re pretty clear on the changes you need to make to reach that magic number on the scale. But you also know that getting — and staying — on track can be super-daunting, especially if you’re running low in the motivation department.

Fear not, dear grasshopper. We went to the experts for the inside scoop on how to reach your weight-loss goals no matter how unmotivated you are.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get amped.

1. ESTABLISH WHY YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

“Sometimes people can feel unmotivated because they lose sight of why they’re making changes in the first place,” says Edwina Clark, RD, head of nutrition and wellness at Yummly. The reason why you’re losing weight should be as specific and unique to you as possible. Not only will having a mission statement on tap help you build momentum in the beginning, it will help you refocus after any setbacks you experience along the way.

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