How You Can Avoid The All - Or - Nothing Weight Loss Mindset
Please listen to me when I say this.
Weight loss is not the end all be all.
Contrary to what the internet says, weight loss will not cure everything.
Yes, in certain situations, losing weight can help improve your quality of life.
But it is important to remember that your health, happiness, and the joy you get out of life is not solely determined by the number on the scale.
In fact, the scale can be misleading.
When you start working out, the scale may go up at first.
Your body is adapting to a new training program.
It will hold on to more water, it makes and stores more energy, and it makes plenty of other things that cause your muscles to weigh more.
That being said, relying solely on the scale, may not be the best idea.
When you do get that desire to start a new weight loss program, ask yourself this question.
"Why do I want to do lose weight?"
Is it to improve my mental health?
Is it to improve my overall health?
Is it because I believe that losing weight will help my confidence?
Do I have a family event that I want to look a certain way for?
Don't get me wrong, all of these are perfectly valid goals to have.
This can help you start to realize, that progress is not measured just by the end result of your weight loss program.
No matter what your reason for your weight loss goal is, you probably would absolutely love it if you reached your goal as fast as possible.
I don't blame you, I am the same way.
It is human nature to want things immediately.
But, your answer to the above question will help you determine the type and how much progress you are actually making.
Based on the hundreds of stories I have heard over the years, when people want to lose weight, they typically do the following.
They drastically cut their calories, they start doing tons of exercise, and eventually fall victim to the all-or-nothing mentality.
This all-or-nothing mentality usually ends with them measuring their success, or their failure by one or both of the following.
If they lost weight, and, how much weight did they lose.
When in reality, there could be so much more to be celebrating.
Besides, as you now know, the scale can be misleading.
Here are some other questions to ask yourself to help you gauge how much progress you really made.
Are your clothes fitting better?
Do you notice any changes in the mirror?
Are you moving down a belt loop?
Do you feel less stressed, more energized, and are in better moods throughout the day?
Are you making progress in the gym?
Do you feel stronger?
Are you making healthier food choices?
Are you no longer anxious to walk into the gym or exercise?
Though your end result may still be the final weight on the scale, I truly believe that this type of thinking can help you stay more consistent, avoid falling victim to these the crash diets, and improve your relationship with your self, your fitness, and your health.
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