You’ve heard of the saying, “You are what you eat.” Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s also true for weight loss. There are a lot of factors that go into your journey to get healthier and lose weight. Some people will tell you they can do everything on their own, while others need help from experts or friends who have been through similar journeys before. But regardless of where you stand right now on this journey, here are nine things I’ve noticed over the years:
- 1: Your initial motivation might not be strong enough;
- 2: It’s okay to feel overwhelmed at times;
- 3: You’re more likely not to stick with it if your eating habits aren’t healthy;
- 4: It helps if there is someone else around who understands what you’re going through (a spouse or friend);
It’s not going to be easy.
You’re going to have to work hard. But it’s not going to be easy, and you won’t get everything right the first time. That’s okay—you can do this!
If losing weight was easy, we’d all be thin and happy. But it takes time and hard work to get into shape, so don’t try too much too soon!
You’ll need to commit to it.
The most important thing when it comes to weight loss is commitment, and you need to commit yourself from the start. Whether it’s a diet or exercise program, you’ll need to set aside time every day for your journey—and not just once a week or twice in a month. This will take some discipline and planning on your part, but there are no shortcuts here: you’re going where no one has gone before (or at least hasn’t written about).
There will be struggles and setbacks.
It’s natural to feel tempted to give up when you don’t see results right away. It’s even more tempting when your weight-loss plan seems like it was meant for someone else, or is just too hard for you. But remember: It takes time! Your body needs time to adapt and change its way of functioning after losing weight. If you try something new (like working out), there is a good chance that nothing will happen the first few times until your body gets used to it again—and then things can happen quickly! The same goes with dieting: if something doesn’t work at first, don’t give up on it because life isn’t perfect; sometimes we make mistakes in our journey towards health & wellness as well (just ask me!).
You’ll feel overwhelmed at times.
This is a big one. It’s important to remember that weight loss isn’t just about losing pounds and inches, it’s also about making changes in your life that will help you look better, feel better and live better—and these are all things worth doing! However, they won’t happen overnight (or even next week). In order to get started on your weight-loss journey successfully, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices and change how you live right now in order for it all to work out as planned.
It’s the little things you do every day that can make the difference between keeping fit or packing on additional pounds every year. Don’t underestimate the power of tiny changes: consistent, lifestyle changes are always more successful for losing and maintaining weight loss.
There will be obstacles.
You will have to overcome obstacles. The most successful people in the world are those who are able to persevere and overcome challenges, no matter how large or small they may be.
In order for you to achieve your weight loss goal, there will be times when you feel discouraged or frustrated with yourself. When this happens, keep in mind that this is part of the process—you’re only human! If anything else helps: surround yourself with supportive people who inspire confidence in your ability to make it happen (or at least try).
Your relationships may change.
You may become more independent. If you’re used to relying on your friends and family for support, they may not be able to provide it anymore. It’s perfectly normal to feel like you’re missing out on things because of your weight loss journey—but don’t let it prevent you from enjoying the time that remains!
You may feel like an outsider in some social circles. Your new lifestyle will force changes in how others treat you, but if this doesn’t bother you (or even makes things better), that’s great!
Don’t be afraid to talk candidly with people about how their behavior makes you feel. If your friends and family don’t understand why you’re changing, then it’s probably best not to spend time around those people until they come around.
Your body will change, too.
Before you lose weight, your body is already in a state of flux. Your metabolism is slowing down and the fat cells are shrinking. This means that even if you don’t lose much weight right away (we’re talking weeks or months), your body will still be adapting to this new way of eating and exercising—and it won’t take long for those changes to become visible on the scale.
Your first month or two of training may not be easy; perhaps more than any other time during your journey, it’s important not only to stick with it but also to stay consistent with both diet and exercise! You might feel tired after your workouts or miss meals because they seemed like an easier option than getting up early again tomorrow morning for another hard workout session…but trust me: these feelings will pass once those pounds start coming off bit by bit every day until finally there’s nothing left but some extra padding around those hips/thighs/midsection areas that used to fit snugly into jeans before starting this journey together!
“We’re always playing with our workouts”
You’ll learn a lot about yourself.
- You’ll learn how to set and achieve goals.
- You’ll learn how to be more confident.
- You’ll learn how to be more patient.
- You’ll learn how to be more tolerant of others, especially if they’re different from you (in a good way). For example, if your friend is vegan but you love eating meat, this might make her feel like she’s not “normal.” But in reality she probably just hasn’t found the right balance yet—and that’s okay! Just remember: Everyone goes through things and everyone has their own journey in life; everyone has something unique about them that makes them special and unique in their own way! The key is just finding where that magic lies for yourself on this planet we call Earth!
You’ll have good days and bad days.
You’ll have good days and bad days. When you’re working to lose weight, there are many things that can go wrong. But no matter what happens, it’s important to keep moving forward in the right direction.
The best thing you can do is focus on your good days and try not to let the bad ones get you down by themselves. If a weight-loss plan isn’t working for you right now—if it doesn’t seem like anything is changing—don’t worry too much about it! It’s normal for people who want their bodies or lives changed after years of unhealthy habits (or lack thereof) might not always be able to see immediate results from their efforts at first glance, but those changes will come eventually if we keep trying hard enough!
It’s important to learn from your mistakes and not let them get you down. But if you’re feeling lonely about how long it took before things started working out for you, that doesn’t mean it will never work! Just keep on going.
If you’re willing to work hard and challenge yourself, you’ll see results (and so will others).
If you’re willing to work hard and challenge yourself, you’ll see results (and so will others). When I reached my goal weight, I felt a sense of accomplishment that I had never experienced before. The weight loss made me feel healthier and more energetic than ever before. My friends and family were proud of me for achieving my goals—and they were happy for me because they could see how much happier I was now that the number on the scale was smaller!
Conclusion
So, what’s next? Well, you can continue to read this article (and the rest of the blog), get advice from others who have successfully lost weight, and use our free resources at WeightLossResources.com. We’re here to help you find your motivation and keep going when things get tough!
