If you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror as you are getting ready in the morning and realize that you are not as happy with your appearance as you once were, it is time to do something about it. Perhaps your clothing is a bit too tight, or maybe you just want to feel better about yourself. Regardless of the motivation, there are things you can do to get in better shape starting today. Continue reading to find out.

Try Medication

There has been quite a bit of buzz in the media as of late regarding certain weight loss medication brands. Your social media feeds and FYPs are probably flooded with related content. If you find your interest in weight loss medication piqued, always do your due diligence and research the products.

Only use doctor-backed and high-quality products to ensure you are making sound healthcare decisions. When you find that other ways of losing weight are not working as effectively as you would like, consider using weight loss medication to supplement and support your efforts to have the body you have always wanted.

Eat Well

What goes into your body matters. This is true whether it is a pill, protein shake, or a meal. It is all too easy to slip into bad habits when it comes to your relationship with food. Know that you can still enjoy what you eat when you are working towards becoming healthier. The changes come from paying attention to what you eat while eating and how much you eat at any given sitting.

The next time you prepare a meal, leave the dinner plate in the cupboard. Use a salad plate instead. The smaller size will look full when you plate your meal, and you will limit your desire to fill the empty space with food you do not need. Work on finding easy-to-cook and healthy meals to make meal preparation easier and more realistic. Eat mindfully so you will notice when you are full, and put your fork down to not overindulge.

Prioritize Exercise

Moving your body is essential to maintaining a healthy body weight. Physical exercise is good for your heart and provides benefits to your brain health, as well. While the type of exercise you choose will affect how quickly you lose weight and build muscle, the most important thing is that you begin exercising. Once you start on the path toward physical activity, make it part of your daily schedule just as you eat breakfast and go to work so that it becomes normalized and expected.

Always remember to actively stretch before and after any workout to increase flexibility and prevent injuries from occurring. Watch this video for a fun guided stretching workout.

Always remember that you are beautiful just as you are right now. That being said, if the driving force behind your decision to make any changes to your body is coming from your general practitioner for health reasons, it makes sense to heed their advice to keep you healthy. Otherwise, the motivation should be internal and your choice – because or in spite of any insecurities you may have. Be the person you want to be and make the changes you want to see. You deserve to be happy.