Business & Tech

Weight Loss Tips From the Experts in Athens, Ga.

These weight loss ideas come from Clint Watson, owner of Tribe Fitness

 

It's the start of a new year. For many Americans, this means the beginning of resolutions involving fitness and weight loss. Athens Patch is asking local experts for advice about improving one's health by exercising more and eating better. 

Here, Clint Watson offers two siimple ideas for getting in better physical condition.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

1. Set reasonable exercise expectations. Set yourself up for success by setting a more moderate weekly exercise goal (like 3 days per week). Too often people set too aggressive a goal (like 5 days per week) which in actuality sets them up for failure rather than success. Instead, reach your goal of 3 days per week EVERY week and then anything additional is a pat on the back!

2. Observe the "10%" rule. Studies have shown that you can eat "bad" things 10% of the time or less and still make progress towards your weight loss/fitness goals. Instead of making professions like "I will not eat pizza or ice cream for the entire month," allow yourself 1-2 "cheat meals" per week. This tip will instill more of a positive feedback system in that it helps you think of "bad" food as more of a reward than something that destroys all of the progress you've made.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

Onward!


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here