It is true that weight loss is as much of a mental challenge
as it is a physical one.
If you cannot change your mentality regarding food,
exercise, and lifestyle change, then it would be incredibly hard for you to
experience long term weight loss and health. In my years of dysfunctional and
healthy attempts at weight loss, I have noticed some mindsets that can
make losing weight harder.
ALWAYS WISHING
If you are always wishing to lose weight, to be
thinner, or to be fitter, then you most likely won’t make any progress. You
can’t keep wishing; you also have to do something about your situation. You
have to eat better and exercise regularly. Wishes don’t come true by
themselves. It is up to you to fulfil them.
NEGATIVE THINKING
A friend once told me, “You create what you think”. If you
always have negative thoughts regarding your weight loss, then you will
definitely have a hard time sticking to your weight
loss plan. You can’t wake up each day fearing your food choices, your
workout, and even giving up your vices. I think you would end up getting tired
from the negative thinking and eventually giving up on your attempt to lose weight. You have
to wake up with hope and optimism despite the setbacks and the hard choices you
have to make.
FAST RESULTS
Losing weight and becoming healthier isn't something that
happens overnight. It takes time and effort, as well as an unshakeable will to
continue despite many disappointments. And you need that unshakeable will if
you always want fast results because for sure, you will end up disappointed
most of the time.
If you keep your expectations and goals realistic, you are more likely to
achieve them than if you expect superhuman objectives from yourself.
PROCRASTINATING
“I will exercise tomorrow.” “I will eat better after this
party.” “I will drink more water once I buy a bottle.” If you've uttered
statements similar to the examples, then you are most likely procrastinating.
You won’t get anywhere if you keep putting off your weight loss
plans. Today is the day to start your weight
loss endeavour. Make better food choices today. Exercise today.
Drink water right now. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
UNWILLING TO DO THE DIRTY WORK
Weight loss is by no means easy. It involves exercise,
sweating, and eating food you are not used to. When you choose to lose weight,
you should be ready to go out of your comfort zone. If you are not ready for
these things, then you won’t lose the pounds that you desire.
I really believe it's this simple, if you want to change your body you have to change your thinking. Once you embrace this mindset the sky is the limit.
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