I am now two months into my new fit lifestyle, which has included making changes to my diet and implementing a regular exercise routine. While I have lost weight (and inches) it has been slow going. This is the point where it can become discouraging.
The other day there was a radio ad about the weight loss product Sensa, a product that I certainly would never try. After all, it supposedly helps you lose weight but you don’t have to change your eating habits or even exercise. That scares me. But I have to admit it tickled my ears to hear them talk about the dramatic weight loss you could experience in a short amount of time.
The truth is I know that I am going about this the right way. I am not looking for a quick fix. I am looking for a lifestyle change. If I focus on losing weight quickly, I won’t have the opportunity to develop new eating and exercise habits.
That will only make me vulnerable to putting the weight back on. I want to pursue this new fit lifestyle by making changes that work in the long run. Still…it can get a little discouraging when it seems like it is taking so long.
As I encourage you, I am also encouraging myself…to keep on and not give up. If you have hit a moment where you think, “Is this really worth it?” know that it is.
Unfortunately when you feel this way, you are more likely to make unhealthy choices. There were a couple of times where I blew it because all I could think was, “What’s the difference? This is taking forever.” But that kind of mindset will get you no where. So I had to pick back up where I left off and keep on.
Developing a fit lifestyle takes consistency, time and dedication. Don’t give up!
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