The reason why most people are obsessed with weight loss or why losing weight is such a victory is that it is difficult to achieve. Those who have walked the path will understand. Not just physically, your fitness journey changes you in a lot more ways. You become self-aware and conscious about the way you treat your body. Losing weight is a way of self-care.
If you have set an aim to shed some pounds, then you should know that the fitness journey is long and infinite. It does not end at reaching your weight loss goal. It continues throughout your life to maintain a healthy and happy one. Believe me, once get into the regime, it will become your way of living.
Here Are 5 Things About One’s Weight Loss Journey
Here are five things you should know about the fitness journey before you begin:
1. Begin with self-love
No fitness journey is complete without a whole lot of self love. You should remember that you are doing it not because you lack something, it is because you care about yourself and deserve to live a healthier and happier life. Also, the journey of weight loss is not an easy one. There will be times when you have to be harsh on yourself or reprimand your body. Don’t be. This is what self love is all about. Negativity will not make you try harder, self-love will.
2. Enjoy the process
Don’t take working out as a task or punishment. Enjoy the process. Have fun with your routine. Only then will you be able to enjoy your fitness journey. It is a difficult journey but your attitude can disappear half of the challenges. In the beginning, you might feel like you are forcing yourself to go to the gym. Once you begin to see the results, it won’t be like that anymore. You would love going to the gym every day and working out.
3. Take tiny steps
A fitness journey is neither a competition nor a deadline. When you decide to make drastic changes in your life such as weight loss, it is always encouraging to take smaller approaches to it. Starting big can be a bit overwhelming and stressful sometimes. Also, focus on the little things like getting up early, sticking to your meal plan, or drinking enough water because it is all these big things that lead to bigger and significant changes.
4. Meal plans are forever
One thing you should know before you plan your fitness journey is that sticking to meal plans is kind of a forever deal. When you commit to weight loss, you commit to healthy eating for the rest of your life unless you want to go back to the unhealthy phase of your life. Once you shed your goal weight, that does not mean you can get back to eating cheeseburgers. You are allowed to have cheat days but quitting meal plans once you get back in shape is unacceptable.
5. Messing up isn’t a failure
There will be a time when you fall back on your fitness goals. Sweeties, it is hard to stay focused but it should not mean you should give up. Don’t let yourself believe for a moment that you are a failure. Stand up from where you fall. Nobody is perfect. What is important is that you maintain consistency in your efforts to realize your goals and your fitness journey will be an inspiration to those around you.
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