How To Cope With Weight Loss Hindrances

Everyone who has ever been on a lose fat or exercise program has run into hindrances and setbacks that impede their progress. But there is a way to pick up the pieces and find the courage to move forward again. Here are 5 areas to consider when you need to begin again after a setback in your goal to lose fat.

ü Find the Trigger

ü Find a Strategy

ü Find the Motivation

ü Find the Commitment

ü Find the TimeFind the Trigger

Something caused you to backslide from you program. It may be a person, a situation or an emotional event. Either way understanding what triggered you to let go of the momentum you built into your weight loss program is important. It is important so you can get to know you better. Find out what happened before, during and after to cause the setback. Once you have identified the trigger you will have some knowledge about yourself that you didn’t have before. This new knowledge will let you move forward armed for success. By discovering the trigger you can take precautions not to let it influence your behavior in the same way again.

Find a StrategyMany times a setback is caused by not having a coping strategy directly related to food or exercise. If certain emotions trip you up; then a coping strategy for certain emotions will be necessary. If certain people or places trip you up and make you more prone to backsliding, then a coping strategy for them will be necessary. Staying focused and being able to deal with those sensitive triggers will be crucial. Try to relax and take a few deep breaths and focus on the goal. Visualize what it’s going to be like to enjoy the reward of your successful efforts. Put some insulation between the hindrance and you while moving forward in the right direction.

Find the MotivationTake some time and ask yourself the important question; why am I doing this? What is the motive for eating healthy and losing weight? It is probably a biggie and will provide you with the energy to carry on and through to the end. Sometimes you are going to have to remind yourself why you are doing it and why it is important to be successful. If you feel you are losing ground stop and remind yourself why you need to do this. Remind yourself of the benefits and what waits for you at the finish line.

Find the CommitmentIf you have found the center of your motivation then it will be easy to get committed. You either want to see it through to the end or you don’t. You may be motivated to get into better shape and loss weight but until you make the commitment to do so it will not happen. If your motive is important enough it is time to recommit and make the decis

ion to pick up the pieces and begin again. Learn from the setback but put it behind you now. Commit to moving forward with a renewed determination and focus.

Find the TimeUntil you actually meet the goals you have made for yourself they become the priority. If you don’t set aside the time to exercise or plan your meals it just won’t happen. Set aside the proper time to plan your meals appropriately, put aside the 20 minutes 3 times a week for your weight training and cardio. Don’t let any little thing get in the way and rob you of the time you need. Explain your goals to those closest to you so they can support you by giving you the time needed. Finding the time is a big chunk of the challenge but if you can it will enhance your chances of getting back on the right path.

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