How Can You Flip on Your Weight Loss Switch?

If your goal is to lose weight or burn off extra fat, getting started is often the hardest part. With so much conflicting information out there, and the thought of spending a good amount of time exercising, it's difficult to get off the so-called starting blocks.

It would be easy if you could just flip a fat burning switch and quickly get down to your perfect weight!

Since there isn't an actual switch, you have to do it the old fashioned way- work with your mind. This is not as difficult as it sounds, although it will require SOME work!

Here are 4 ways you can flip your internal switch and get your body burning instead of storing fat:

1. Use food association. When you eat that plate of pasta, picture it going right to your gut or butt. Align sugar with something negative- extra fat, or a drain on your immune system- rather than an uplifting drug. On the contrary, think of vegetables, nuts, olive oil, etc. as your fat burners. You eat these and fat melts away! In a short time you can make major advances towards your weight loss goals.

2. Make workouts fun and interesting. The great thing about exercising is that there are so many healthy forms of it. You don't have to be stuck doing one thing. Instead of doing the traditional workout of running or getting on a treadmill, you can participate in a group sport. If sports aren't your thing, you could try yoga. Or, simply try listening to music or your favorite podcast while you walk or work out. It's pretty easy to make exercise fun if it isn't already.

3. Accept. You have to accept where you are. Are you 10 pounds over your ideal weight? 20? 40? Being completely honest in this area with yourself will help put you on the path to achieving your goals much faster than if you are in any denial. Also, if you slip and eat an unhealthy meal or miss a workout, that's fine! Just jump right back to it and don't spend any time beating yourself up.

4. Embrace responsibility. It can sometimes seem like a negative to have to do all this yourself. The key is to take full responsibility for your life and your health. Make sure you are not blaming others, or your circumstance, for not being where you want to be in the fitness category.