Three Habits Successful Dieters Use To Hold Themselves Accountable and Maintain A Healthy Weight For Life
“Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to results.” – Bob Proctor
While a coach, a team and even an online community can all be effective forms of accountability, the most powerful and enduring form of accountability comes from within. It’s a skill that can be cultivated through practise and habit. Here are three habits that successful dieters use to hold themselves accountable to their diet and maintain a healthy weight for life;
- Keeping a food journal; Food journalling provides an objective measure of what, where and how much you eat. When measured against daily targets the entries will highlight how well you’ve adhered to your diet and can motivate you to be more consistent with your diet.
- Regular weigh-ins; Regular weigh-ins act as a compass guiding you towards your weight loss goals. They tell you how well well your program is working, and whether or not you are sticking to it. This immediate feedback can help motivate you to make better choices.
- Meal planning; Meal planning reduces temptation and prevents impulsive eating. Making predetermined choices about what to eat gives you another metric against which you can hold yourself accountable to. This can help support consistent and healthy eating habits.
True accountability starts when you hold yourself answerable to your own goals and standards.