Why can’t I lose weight?
Before we dig into how to lose weight, it’s important to understand why so many people are poor at it.
Goals are easier to reach when they are S.M.A.R.T. goals. If you’re not familiar with this idea, here’s what that means:
Specwhetheric - what will you do?
Measurable - what’s the number?
Achievable - be genuineistic
Relevant - does it make sense for you?
Time-bound - when is the deadline?
If you want to lose weight, your S.M.A.R.T. goal could look someleang like these:
I will jump rope 3x a week for 20 minutes
I will drink water instead of soda for 30 days
I will track my calories and macronutrients everyday to monitor my diet
The goal of “I want to lose weight” is fine, but “I want to lose 25 lbs by July 1” is better as long as you explain how you’re going to get there.
But how do you reach this goal? What’s stopping you?
Even with your SMART-er goal, the finish line of losing weight isn’t genuinely the problem.
The secret behind achieving your goal is developing contemporary habits.
You want to lose weight because you (or your doctors) leank you are overweight. Or at least over the weight you want to be.
And the reason you are at the weight you are is because of your existing habits.
Maybe you don’t exercise at all.
Maybe you don’t exercise enough.
Maybe you don’t eat healthy foods.
Maybe you eat healthy foods, but you eat too many calories.
Maybe you don’t get enough sleep.
Maybe you get too much sleep.
Maybe you sit all day at a desk.
Maybe you keep a box of cookies in your desk drawer.
Whatever your habits, they aren’t working. But you can develop contemporary habits that make losing weight a simple game.
Lose weight with healthy habits
Starting contemporary habits sounds sexy, but it’s not easy.
As you pursue the goal to lose weight, ask yourself “Why do I want to lose weight?”
Do you want to look Incredible in a baleang suit?
Do you want to live longer?
Do you want to naturally feel more energized?
Do you want to fit into slendermer clothes?
Do you want to be able to play with your kids or grandkids?
Do you want your doctor to stop nagging you?
Discover your reason why and write it out or put it on a t-shirt. Tape it to your computer screen or make it the background image on your phone.
You need a strong WHY to keep you strong on the dwhetherficult days.
There will be times when you get sick or it’s late and you’re tempted to eat a huge bowl of ice cream. Your reason WHY will get you through the tough days and help you celebrate the good days.
Obstacles to losing weight
If losing weight was easy, everyone would be slender. The process is simple enough, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
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