Saturday, November 7, 2009

The best day for weight loss

I know, I know, the first day of the workweek is tough enough but stay with me on this. Loads of studies show that Monday is really the best time to kick off any get-healthy regimen for this simple reason: it represents a clean slate, which is vital when it comes to embracing a smarter lifestyle plus there’s always another one right around the corner. Not convinced? Here are a few more reasons Monday is the greatest day when it comes to your health:

It’s a fresh start

Just like Friday always begs the question: what will I do this weekend? (i.e., eat, drink and be merry), Monday just naturally lends itself to a more practical point of view—it’s the day you assess your workload, appointments, grocery shopping. Take stock of the week ahead with your new healthy habits in mind and plan accordingly.

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It’s a ‘trigger’ day

Studies actually show that when it comes to embarking on any healthy activity, if you have a so-called trigger day—a set date or reminder—you’re more likely to follow through. Even better? Monday rolls around every 7 days, as opposed to say, once year, like Jan 1st, so even if you get off track, another Monday is just around the corner.

It’s preceded by 48 hours of free(ish) time

This matters because you have two free days to prepare, and launching into a new healthy routine without planning sets you up for failure—how can you eat healthier if there’s nothing healthier in the house to eat? Use these days to grocery shop, dig out your workout clothes, write up a schedule, give your junk food to the neighbors. Whatever it take to get you into the healthy living mindset.

Burn calories all weekend.


What motivates you to stick with a diet and exercise plan? Looking good in a bikini? Feeling great naked? Just wanting to be healthier?


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  • stephanie jean's Avatar
    Posted by stephanie jean Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:41pm PDT

    i love to start my day reading (PDL book) Purpose Driven Life book. God's words are encouraging. I just realize how blessed i'am reading all this words assuring methat i'am being love by our Almighty Father. All of us who calls for His name rather...but then sometimes i'n just not consistent of what i'm doing. Physically, im a thin young lad, just wanna seek for advice on how could i gain weight and be in shape consistently? can you suggest for foods? or the kind of exercise that am i going to do..hhhmm i'd love to hear from you..

    Thank you

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  • *CAT*'s Avatar
    Posted by *CAT* Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:16am PDT

    I totally agree. Monday is a day to start things off amazing. positive vibes on Monday will show you how your week throughout will be like. Ive been doing a lot of research on The Secret, Laws of Attraction. Its amazing! Even went out and bought a book of one of the authors of The Secret called No Matter What by Lisa Nichols. Its amazing! Def. a must watch/read! and when you have this down, your workouts and even work field and home life can result into a complete 360 and uplifting!

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  • Judy's Avatar
    Posted by Judy Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:42am PDT

    Absolutely WRONG! Anyone who says they will start their diet Monday ISN'T motivated enough. If they are determinied enough to start immediately, say on Friday, knowing the weekend is coming up, they have a greater chance of succeeding in my book.

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  • Ron D's Avatar
    Posted by Ron D Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:45am PDT

    I thought "tomorrow" was the best day to start a weight loss program---or at least the most popular.

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    Posted by Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:45am PDT

    In the heading of the last section, the word should be preceded, not proceeded. Why should we even consider the validity of this article when it's so incompetently written.

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    Posted by Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:46am PDT

    I've always found that Sunday is the best trigger day for me. If I can get off my butt and get to the gym on a Sunday, when instead I could be lazy and just relaxing, then the rest of the week usually isn't a problem at all! That was what really changed my life and workout regiment for the better, when I started going Sundays. now I'm hitting the gym 7 days a week and it's really become a part of my life.

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  • Nina's Avatar
    Posted by Nina Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:47am PDT

    It's "preceded" (comes after) in this case, not "proceeded" (continued)

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  • Donna's Avatar
    Posted by Donna Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:56am PDT

    Another worthless article from this looser. Boy you people must be hard up for filler. This is a waste of time and space. fire this author, she is truly horrid! Your advice is incorrect, useless and misleading. How about going back to school, start that on a Monday and this time take some English and comp courses. Prevention Magaizine, what a complete joke~!

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  • Pimp Chris's Avatar
    Posted by Pimp Chris Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:58am PDT

    do people actually get paid to write this $#!+?

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  • Jealous's Avatar
    Posted by Jealous Sun Jun 28, 2009 10:00am PDT

    I always heard the best day was a Tuesday or a Thursday, because there wasn't all that Monday 'pressure'...there are enough things about Mondays (or whatever day your work week begins on) that are hard, why add in more?

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