“One bad
meal won’t make you fat, just like one healthy meal won’t make you skinny.”
Experiencing a setback in your weight loss goals? We
are all human, meaning we are prone to making mistakes, but don’t let slip-ups totally
throw you off track! Don’t beat yourself up, stay positive, and remember that
weight loss is a process.
Tips for getting back on track with
weight loss
Don’t “go on a diet”: Remember this is a lifestyle change
and not a temporary plan. Most diets are
dangerous and require you to eliminate certain food groups (so unhealthy). Diets are unrealistic and don’t work long term…you
will probably gain more weight…Beware!
Write it down:
Keeping a food journal helps you to see everything you are putting into
your body. It makes it easier to see
where you are going overboard, and helps you plan meals.
Get moving:
Studies show that exercise actually decreases your appetite! Finding an activity you enjoy doing is really
important, and burning more calories will speed up the weight loss process.
Patience! Things don’t magically happen overnight. Commit yourself to the weight loss journey,
and don’t be so hard on yourself every time you have a slip-up.
Positive thinking: “Whether you think you can, or you think you
can't--you're right.” We are a product
of our thoughts, and staying positive will increase your chances for
success. You aren’t perfect, so don’t
try to be. Just give it your all!
Consistency:
“It's not what we do once in a
while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently.” Make healthy active
living and good eating a habit. It’s all
about being consistent.
Go! What are you
waiting for? Stop making excuses for yourself. Make a plan, set realistic goals
and start! The only person standing in
your way is you.
Hope this
motivates you. Don’t be afraid of
failure, people make mistakes. It’s all
about picking yourself back up that makes you strong and increases your chances
for success. Never give up!
-Casie
