3. Keep Track of Your Progress

Not only do the truly successful among us know what they will eat in advance, but they can also tell you what they ate every day last month.

Kind of a crazy thought, right?

A long time ago, most would agree with you. But with the advent of apps like MyFitnessPal and websites like Nutrionix or Fooducate that task seems much more reasonable.

We can look up the nutrition content of everyday foods like apples and much more complicated foods like a turtle waffle bowl sundae from Dairy Queen (810 calories if you were wondering).

Not only can you search for these foods but you can also scan their barcodes to input them into your daily food logs.

Typically, tracking your calories for just a few weeks is all it takes to really get a hold of your diet. You will quickly realize what kind of damage some foods can do and which foods you can eat every day.

For instance, that turtle sundae may have only taken you a few minutes to eat. However, it would take 93 minutes to burn it off jogging, or 225 minutes of walking.

On top of calorie tracking, it’s also a good idea to track your body transformations. Weighing yourself and keeping a log of it daily can be very beneficial to your goals. It gives you more insight to what is working, and what isn’t.

Weight doesn’t always tell the full story though, and body fat calculations rarely do either. The best (and cheapest) route around is to buy a body tape measure and a body fat caliper and operate them under similar conditions periodically. Once every 4-5 weeks (or 10-15 pounds) is typical.

Keep a detailed log of your measurements and if you have trouble with operating them there are several YouTube videos on the internet explaining them in more detail.

4. Find An Accountability Partner

Sometimes you need a strong competitor to take you to the next level (or get you off the couch at all).

This can be a personal trainer but it is much more fun to compete with someone who is in a similar situation as you, with similar goals.

Seeing someone lose fat when they used to look like you is really motivating. That goes for any goal. It also feels good knowing your aren’t going at it all alone.

Someone who knows your struggles, and you can vent to them or get feedback from them whenever. Chances are you will wind up enjoying this experience together and taking it to new heights.

Many times people will attain a goal together, like losing fat, and go on to run races together or take up some kind of adventure sport.

The possibilities are endless.

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