Why Your Weight Loss Fears Are Stopping You Losing Weight



Your weight loss fears are the reasons you’re not losing weight. It doesn’t matter what they are; they’re hindering you.
 
Don’t believe me? Well, let me give you three reasons they’re stopping you losing weight and what you can do about them.

You’re Worried the Plan Won’t Work

This is the most common fear, and it leads to many people not trying it wholeheartedly. They don’t want to set themselves up for failure.

The truth is you not trying out the plan fully is stopping you losing weight. A plan will only work if you give it 100%. It does take hard work, but it’s all worth it in the end.

When a member tells me that she or he is struggling with the Weight Watchers plan, my first question is “have you tracked everything?” And when I say everything, I mean it. I want to know if all food, drink and exercise has been tracked.

This really means every little bite or lick. Been baking? Did you lick out the bowl and not track it? What about those leftover chips from the wee one’s plate? They all add up.

If you’re worried the plan won’t work, you’re going to find a reason to stop it from working. All that’s going to do is stop you from being successful and reaching your dreams.

You’re Scared of What People Will Think

I understand why this is one of the popular weight loss fears. You don’t want your friends to know you’re on a diet, because you’re worried about what they’ll think.

There is a huge stigma still with weight loss, but the truth is your friends probably don’t care. If they do care, they’re going to be happy for you. They want you to succeed, and you may have more support than you would have if you didn’t tell them.

When you’re so scared about what others will think of your diet, you can’t give it 100%. You’ll have those cheat days because you want to fit in with your friends. That’s not sticking to your plan—whatever it is. It’s no surprise really that this fear is stopping you losing weight.

Honestly, your friends probably don’t care. If they do, they’re going to be happy for you. Those that want to sabotage you or start belittling you for your decision aren’t real friends.

You Fear the Unknown

What will the future bring you when you lose weight? Sure, you get the body that you dream of, but what about everything else in your life?

There are horror stories of husbands leaving their wives because they’ve completely changed and friends deciding they no longer want to go out with you. Yes, these lead to the weight loss fears, but you shouldn’t let them stop you.

The future is full of a lot of unknowns. It’s not all about your weight loss.

Those who do turn their backs because of your success are just jealous. They may have wanted to lose weight for years and not been successful. I had a friend like this. She stopped coming to Weight Watchers with me because she would gain when I would lose. She made it a vicious competition between us that I didn’t want.

It may come of no surprise to hear that she’s no longer a friend. We haven’t spoken in about three years. I don’t need someone like that in my life dragging me down, and neither do you. The friends I do have are supportive and want to help me keep to my goal weight. They’re happy that I reached it and some of them even celebrated with me on the day that I reached my goal.

Don’t worry about other people. Your weight loss fears are stopping you from losing weight. Now is the time to get over them and take control. You can do it, and it will be good for you.

What are your weight loss fears? Feel free to share them in the comments below, and let’s nip them in the bud now.

Comments

  1. Unknown16 August 2015 at 14:12

    Beautifully written. I have struggled with my weight for many years and i have tried every weight loss program out there. I think that i have finally overcome most of the obstacles but everyday takes dedication and determination. I can relate to all that you said. I even had people tell me that i am too skinny when i am in my healthy weight range. It really messes with your head.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

100 Day Challenge Day 28: Staying In Control on a Busy Day

Image
I mentioned yesterday on the 100 Day Challenge that Wednesday was going to be busy. I expected to eat the majority of my weekly pro points that I had left. In the end, I only went into a small amount of them. The whole way I did that was by staying in control and making good choices . That’s an important part of losing weight. Yes, I could have stuffed my face with chocolate because there were periods when I really wanted to, but I didn’t. I didn’t deprive myself either. When I wanted chocolate, I told myself that I would get it later (knowing that I’d have some later anyway).  It doesn’t have to be boring making good choices. Rather than having a bit of chocolate at the end of the night, I shared a punnet of strawberries with my husband and daughter. They gave me the sweet kick that I needed to finish off the day. They were juicier and more delicious than a bar of chocolate, too. While doing all that, I’m also drinking more water. I’ve even decided to start my day...
Read more

Halloween Party Ideas to Lose Weight

Image
If you’re hosting a Halloween party this year, the idea of weight loss during this time can be daunting. Even if you’re not hosting the party, the thought of dealing with all the candy and chocolates can be terrifying when you’re losing weight. Here are a few Halloween party ideas to help you stay in control in the run-up and on the night. Have Some Healthy but Fun Snacks Image: Alexandria Ingham You don’t just need to get chocolates, candies and cookies in. Why not have some fun with some healthy snacks? I loved making some of these last year, and did mini orange pumpkins and banana ghouls.  I blogged about some fun Halloween party ideas last year, and you can find that blog post here . If you’re hosting the party, put them out for your guests. Even if they don’t want to eat them, you have something to enjoy. If you’re attending a party, take a platter of your creations with you and share with your friends. That can be your hostess gift. Set a...
Read more

Why Eating Fruit and Vegetables Isn’t Enough to Lose Weight

Image
I received a message yesterday from someone looking for some weight loss support. She mentioned that she was eating lots of fruit and vegetables but still not losing weight. Okay, well, eating fruit and vegetables isn’t enough to lose weight. Yes, really! While eating fruit and vegetables can help—it certainly gets you your nutrients—it isn’t going to give you everything your body needs. In fact, too many fruit and vegetables can lead to weight gain. And you need to look at all the other stuff you’re eating! Be honest with yourself. So, let’s look at this in stages… Eating too much of a good thing is bad Yes, you really can eat too much of a good thing. Want to know why? Because you run the risk of not getting a balanced diet. While you get your fibre and nutrients from fruit and vegetables, you need to get carbohydrates, protein, and some fats. Yes, your body needs fat! By the way, fruit is full of natural sugar. While it’s not as bad for you as...
Read more