Weight loss: Barriers When Losing Weight and Keeping it off
Q: In your opinion, what keeps so many people from accomplishing their weight loss goals?
A: That is a great question. While conducting interviews I've asked many people who are having trouble losing weight to express some of their strongest concerns about losing weight, and tell me some of the top things standing in their way.
5 Barriers
As I received some of the concerns around losing weight I came up with 5 barriers people run into while trying to lose weight.
Barrier 1: Success syndrome – Its human nature to be leery of change. We want to reach a goal but it is so hard to prepare for it mentally. A lot of people feel like they are going to change if they reach that goal. Some feel like they will lose close relationships because they have many relationships based off of food. For example I had a lady who would meet her
friend twice a week at a donut place to chat, eat donuts, and drink coffee. They had been friends for years so she was afraid her friend would be upset if they no longer meet at their favorite little spot. She changed the based on food relationship and found something they both enjoyed doing not based on food. They both went on to lose weight and love it.
Barrier 2: Family – Sometimes families can affect our weight loss goals without even realizing it. Our family hears we are changing the way we eat and our habits. They enjoy spending time with you, so sometimes they sabotage our progress unknowingly. Some people have families that eat together all the time. When they get together with their families there are a lot of high calorie foods around, such as rich deserts. You have to remember change is uncomfortable for everyone even the person not directly involved in the change. Some families will push and tell you not to deprive yourself, and it is hard not to give in when someone continues to push. Some have found it is just easier for them not to announce their intentions, while others simply tell their families what kind of support they need and explain how they need the support.
Barrier 3: Being scared of extra attention – Many people are scared of that extra unwanted attention. Some fear more attention from people that has never shown them attention before. Some people fear they will be forced to become more social. Many people deal with this by putting a ring on their finger to show they are not available. Some embrace the extra attention and grow to love it, while others just simple tell people they are not interested.
Barrier 4: Giving up food – Some people have food addictions while others just enjoy certain foods and can't see themselves giving these up. Don't give them up, indulge yourself on occasion. The key to a successful weight loss is not depriving yourself of the things you love, just moderate. Treat yourself occasionally, just make yourself stop at a certain point and don't overdo it.
Barrier 5: Believing you don't have to question your life style – So many think they don't have to change their day to day activity. The truth of the matter is if you want to lose weight and keep it off you need to change your life style. Remember your current life style is what got you to the point of needing to lose weight in the first place. So, in short you do have to change your lifestyle. Life style change can be one of the hardest things you do, but it's necessary for you to complete your journey to a healthier happier you. Even if you only start small and change small amount of your life style at a time, you can keep changing and improving small amounts. It will eventually become a large amount!
Once you kick these 5 barriers in the butt you will blow your weight loss goals out of the water and feel great right away!
For more helpful information and advice – as well as to download a free guide on how to Choose the Right Weight Loss Program and How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off Forever visit: http://www.makinyouridealbodynow.com
A: That is a great question. While conducting interviews I've asked many people who are having trouble losing weight to express some of their strongest concerns about losing weight, and tell me some of the top things standing in their way.
5 Barriers
As I received some of the concerns around losing weight I came up with 5 barriers people run into while trying to lose weight.
Barrier 1: Success syndrome – Its human nature to be leery of change. We want to reach a goal but it is so hard to prepare for it mentally. A lot of people feel like they are going to change if they reach that goal. Some feel like they will lose close relationships because they have many relationships based off of food. For example I had a lady who would meet her
friend twice a week at a donut place to chat, eat donuts, and drink coffee. They had been friends for years so she was afraid her friend would be upset if they no longer meet at their favorite little spot. She changed the based on food relationship and found something they both enjoyed doing not based on food. They both went on to lose weight and love it.
Barrier 2: Family – Sometimes families can affect our weight loss goals without even realizing it. Our family hears we are changing the way we eat and our habits. They enjoy spending time with you, so sometimes they sabotage our progress unknowingly. Some people have families that eat together all the time. When they get together with their families there are a lot of high calorie foods around, such as rich deserts. You have to remember change is uncomfortable for everyone even the person not directly involved in the change. Some families will push and tell you not to deprive yourself, and it is hard not to give in when someone continues to push. Some have found it is just easier for them not to announce their intentions, while others simply tell their families what kind of support they need and explain how they need the support.
Barrier 3: Being scared of extra attention – Many people are scared of that extra unwanted attention. Some fear more attention from people that has never shown them attention before. Some people fear they will be forced to become more social. Many people deal with this by putting a ring on their finger to show they are not available. Some embrace the extra attention and grow to love it, while others just simple tell people they are not interested.
Barrier 4: Giving up food – Some people have food addictions while others just enjoy certain foods and can't see themselves giving these up. Don't give them up, indulge yourself on occasion. The key to a successful weight loss is not depriving yourself of the things you love, just moderate. Treat yourself occasionally, just make yourself stop at a certain point and don't overdo it.
Barrier 5: Believing you don't have to question your life style – So many think they don't have to change their day to day activity. The truth of the matter is if you want to lose weight and keep it off you need to change your life style. Remember your current life style is what got you to the point of needing to lose weight in the first place. So, in short you do have to change your lifestyle. Life style change can be one of the hardest things you do, but it's necessary for you to complete your journey to a healthier happier you. Even if you only start small and change small amount of your life style at a time, you can keep changing and improving small amounts. It will eventually become a large amount!
Once you kick these 5 barriers in the butt you will blow your weight loss goals out of the water and feel great right away!
For more helpful information and advice – as well as to download a free guide on how to Choose the Right Weight Loss Program and How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off Forever visit: http://www.makinyouridealbodynow.com
