Motivation - Is the Scale Weighing You Down?

You've done a fabulous job all week - you've stuck to your healthy eating and have even been religious about exercise in your diligent effort to lose weight. Then you step on the scale and feel nothing but disappointment. Not even a budge!

Don't let the scale weigh you down. There are many things it isn't telling you - like how much stronger and healthier you are becoming! When you feel your motivation dwindling based on the numbers on the scale, ask your self - do I have more energy? Have I lost inches? Do I feel and look better in my clothes?

Focusing on the scale alone will definitely zap anyone's motivation to stick with good habits. On a day-to-day basis, there are so many reasons the numbers on the scale may teeter totter. It can be helpful to monitor progress by measuring and weighing, but don't become obsessed. Stick to stepping on the scale a maximum of one time per week.

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Attitude - Change your Perception

There are so many reasons why some do not exercise. In our blog each week, we will address the most common reasons. Today, we wanted to address a very popular one. Have you ever thought this? "I know I should exercise but I hate it so I just can't seem to make myself do it."

Many people have negative feelings about exercise, as can be heard by the use of words like should, hate and make myself. These thoughts and feelings come from negative past experiences like being chosen last for teams, boring exercise routines, and discomfort or pain from doing too much too fast. Some people only exercise when they are trying to lose weight so they have come to think of exercise as a punishment for their overeating. However, it's time for you to change your perception. Find fun physical activities that suit your personality and lifestyle. Start slowly and allow your body to adjust gradually so it is not uncomfortable. Make small steps toward big change. And allow yourself to focus on all the great things exercise does for you and how wonderful you feel instead of how much weight you should lose.

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