jo ann, these tips will help you get motivated for weight loss
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- It's great that you're working on being more active. Feeling successful at this can be a long process and the fact you are still trying is awesome.
- A healthy diet and being active are essential foundations for weight management.
- To take your efforts to improve your eating habits to the next stage, you may want to put some clear plans in place.
- Use the tips on this page to help guide and inspire your next steps forward.
Your personalized plan
jo ann, here’s our recommendation to help you approach your weight loss goals.
Lose It!
Weeks 1-2
- Start by adopting our healthy habits
- Learn how to strengthen good habits and break unhelpful ones
- The more healthy habits you can adopt, the greater your weight loss
Live It!
Weeks 3-12
Lose up to 13 lbs by Mar 7, 2024
- Focus on getting enough of the right foods
- Use our tracking tools which help members lose 3x more weight
- Learn how to achieve healthy weight loss
Love It!
Week 12+
- Continue onto your goal weight, or focus on maintenance
- Stay connected with the community
- Experiment with our 6 different meal plans to stay inspired
jo ann, Mayo Clinic Diet can help you achieve your weight loss goals
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- Join thousands of other Americans successfully managing their weight with the Mayo Clinic Diet
- Access an all-new digital platform rated Excellent by members
- Get exclusive content and videos from Mayo Clinic doctors and experts
- Stay on track with easy-to-use tools to log your meals, exercise and body measurements
- Swap unhealthy habits for healthy ones with our all-new Habit Optimizer
- Enjoy delicious meal plan options that include Healthy Keto, High Protein, Vegetarian and Mediterranean
- Stay inspired with unlimited access to our members' Private Facebook Group
More to explore
Our behavioral scientists have compiled these additional insights for you to consider as you begin your journey with Mayo Clinic Diet.
What’s driving your motivation
Motivation to be healthier and improve your lifestyle can be driven by positive or negative forces. You have decent levels of good quality motivation, which suggests you’re focussed on reasons that will keep you on track for longer.
The quality of your motivation is highest for being more active, so you may find it’s easier to focus on this behaviour when trying to manage your weight.
Your identity and aspirations
We behave in ways which reinforce who we want to be. You want to identify as someone who is Sensible and someone who is Fit & Healthy so try combining these images of yourself with your goals to help you stay on track. For example, rather than setting your mind on an outcome such as reaching a certain weight, focus on who you want to be and how changing your behavior can help you be someone who is Sensible.
You also seem to be driven by personally-rewarding aspirations, which are the most motivating because they come from within. When you set goals for weight loss, try to tie them to things that are important to you (i.e. self-acceptance, connections with others, health). Tying your goals with what matters to you most can help you be more successful.
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Tips to make it fun
When you do things you love they require very little effort. Weight loss can have so many positive impacts on your life, but it can also be challenging at times. So here are some suggestions on how you can combine what you love with a healthy lifestyle to help lift you up.
Connecting with others
Reaching out to others or joining the Mayo Clinic Diet community is a great way to connect with new friends and stay focused on a healthy lifestyle. All members are invited to join our private Facebook group where the support and motivation are off the charts!
Walking
Going for a walk is a great way to be active and refresh your mind. Walking with someone else can be a good way to catch up, and also helps to keep you motivated!
Being active
Enjoying physical activity is so important for your wellbeing. Doing the activities that you love, makes it fun and healthy at the same time. Or if you're up for a challenge, find a new activity you haven't tried before!
Connecting with nature
Being outdoors in the fresh air can help to clear your mind and connect you with nature. Try finding exercise activities that you enjoy doing which also give you that sense of connection with the outside world.
Eating and drinking
Enjoying good food is a passion for many people. Use this passion to find new, healthy meals that taste great and satisfying your inner 'foodie'. Mayo Clinic Diet has 100s of delicious, healthy recipes to keep you inspired.