Stop Giving Yourself A Hard Time
May 23rd, 2008 by weightloss
One of the consequences involved with weight loss which is often overlooked is guilt.
If a person who’s trying to drop some pounds deviates from his diet plan, he often falls in a state of despondency. If such a person misses a workout schedule, he’ll feel bad for the rest of the day. If a person, because of the slightest neglect, gains a solitary pound, he loses heart and questions his desire and discipline.
He fails on a single step, and guilt takes over.
Now, guilt can have two possible effects: either it’ll motivate the person to try harder, or it’ll bring him down and keep him down.
If guilt pushes the person to try better, then all is well.
But if guilt demoralizes the person, then such may jeopardize the entire weight loss program.
Any weight loss program is founded on desire and motivation. The subject must have the requisite desire to lose weight. Otherwise, the program is doomed from the start. How else will the subject be able to keep up with the rigorous workout routines he must undergo? How else will the subject faithfully observe the diet plan that has been prepared? How else will the subject be able to keep up when everything becomes, dare I say, boring?
He needs to have a strong desire.
If guilt tends to break his desirel apart, then guilt isn’t good at all.
Worse, guilt can compound the already negative effects of being overweight: low self-esteem, diminished self confidence, compromised social life, and other unhealthy mental and emotional conditions.
So, you weren’t able to say no to that truly delectable, fat-rich Cookie N’ Cream flavored ice cream? Big deal! It only means you get back to healthy eating tomorrow.
So, you skipped this afternoon’s gym session? You can always say hello to your gym buddies this weekend.
So, you gained one pound? It’s probably the body’s water-retentive properties.
Just because you feel you failed with a single step doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. A weight loss program doesn’t have to be synonymous with working for a terrifying boss. Losing weight can be fun.
Nay!
Losing weight can be A LOT of fun!
But first, you must learn how to give yourself a break from time to time.
Life is for living
Wendy
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