How to Make a Weight Loss Blog

When it comes to losing weight, being accountable for your actions is one of the main ways to find long-term success. Start a weight loss blog and invite your online friends to read it every week. It may feel strange baring your soul and telling your secrets to people you've never met, but this can serve as an informal support group on your journey. Putting your diet details in writing, both the good and bad, will force you to face the consequences of your actions. If you don't want to let down your readers, you may have second thoughts before going to the Chinese buffet.

Instructions

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Sign up on one of the free blog sites such as Blogger or Wordpress.com. The goal of your blog is not to make money, so don't worry about getting your own domain right now. Find a free blog site and make an account.

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Choose the layout of your blog with your tastes in mind. The design doesn't have to have anything to do with weight loss. You will be blogging several times a week, so choose a design and color scheme that you like.

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Write a blog post every time you weigh in. Begin the post with your current weight. Write down how much you gained or lost in the past week. Be honest on the blog; don't exaggerate any numbers. You can even write how much you're exercising and when.

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Post every time you have a non-scale victory, like passing up chocolate cake at work. It's important to celebrate small victories when on a weight loss program, and not every success can be measured on the scale.

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Write a post when you slip up. A diet blog wouldn't be realistic if it only contained good news. Dieting is never perfect and neither is any dieter. Admit to your mistakes in writing, then write down what you plan to do the next time the situation arises.

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Take your picture once a month and add it to a blog post. This visual record will help to emphasize your success when you're feeling discouraged.

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Post on weight loss forums about your blog to get readers and feedback. Free sites such as Weight Watchers forums and Sparkpeople are filled with people having the same food issues as you, and they are a useful source for opinions and fans.