A YouTuber has unveiled six clever hacks that played a pivotal role in her impressive 18kg weight loss journey over the course of 15 months.
Chelsea Mae, a vegan YouTuber, shared her personal triumph of shedding 18kg or 40lbs in just over a year, maintaining her weight for three years.
On her website, Chelsea, who promotes a “healthy vegan” lifestyle, initially talked about the process of starving to shed a mere pound. However, it seems she’s since discovered several savvy strategies to aid weight reduction.
In her video, Chelsea opened up: “I tried to lose weight for about 10 years.”
She confessed feeling like a failure as she consistently failed to meet her New Year’s resolution to reach her goal weight, finding herself no closer to her target with each passing January, reports Gloucestershire Live.
Cheat 1 – Make steps easier and smaller
Chelsea emphasised the significance of setting smaller, more achievable goals at the start of a weight loss journey to boost adherence.
She suggested having both ambitious goals and small targets, such as simply stepping onto a treadmill. This approach helps accumulate small victories, transforming you into a habitual “step-taker”.
Cheat 2 – Habit stacking
The concept here is to pair a new “habit” you wish to adopt with an existing routine. Chelsea explains that this method seamlessly integrates the new activity into your daily life.
Chelsea used a step goal as an example; if you keep procrastinating on your step goal, you can incorporate a walk at the start of your gym session. She even began reading while on the treadmill to establish another habit.
Cheat 3 – Add consequences to not taking action
Chelsea stressed the significance of setting deadlines and penalties. Aspiring to be a successful YouTuber, she imposes a fine of $100 to a charity she dislikes if she fails to upload a video each week.
One way to apply this to your weight loss journey is to engage a personal trainer or someone who holds you accountable and doesn’t let you evade the consequences you’ve set for yourself.
She suggested making a public commitment that you will exercise on a specific day or challenge yourself by registering for a marathon.
Cheat 4 – Celebrate progress
Chelsea emphasised the importance of celebrating the steps towards your goals, not just the milestones. For instance, if your aim is to hit the gym five times, celebrate that achievement rather than focusing on whether you felt strong on those days.
Cheat 5 – Feelings and thoughts don’t need to become action
The YouTuber explained that this involves recognising the gap between how you feel and how you react to situations. If, for instance, you feel like you don’t want to go to the gym, then don’t go.
However, she emphasised the importance of recognising that you have control over your actions and can cultivate healthier habits. For instance, you could push yourself to hit the gym even when you’re not in the mood.
Cheat 6 – Eat potatoes
Finally, Chelsea’s sixth tip is to incorporate more potatoes and sweet potatoes into your diet. These starchy vegetables are filling and can help curb unnecessary snacking.
In fact, Chelsea confessed that she enjoys them so much, she includes them in every meal.