“I’m just going to fail so why bother.”

“Maybe I’m just a naturally big person.”

“It’s far too difficult to exercise and eat healthy.”

All of these thoughts stem from our fear of trying and failing to lose weight. Telling yourself that you’re naturally big or it’s too difficult simply gives you permission not to try - and fail. Fear of failure is a normal human condition, and the key to overcoming it is to re-frame your relationship with failure. Yes, you may fail at some point. So what? You’re on a difficult journey and you’re showing incredible strength and bravery. You may not get it right first time around, but the important thing is that you’re trying. Tell yourself that you’re only human, forgive yourself, and try again.

????Seek direction and guidance

Obesity can be a complex and overwhelming subject. Without guidance from a trained specialist, some people simply don’t know how to make sense of the masses of information out there and use it to take action towards their goals. By working with a Certified Weight Loss Specialist, you’ve taken a positive first step.

⚪️Stop setting unrealistic goals

You didn’t gain weight overnight, and you can’t lose it overnight. If you set unrealistic goals, you’ll feel demoralized, frustrated, and demotivated when you inevitably fail to achieve them. Instead, set a goal for slow and steady weight loss. Not only will this keep you motivated, but the weight is more likely to stay off in the long-term.

⚫️Find a buddy

Try to find a buddy you can work out or plan healthy meals with. They’re likely to understand the challenges you’re

going through, and you can give each other a boost when your motivation starts to wane. You can also hold each

other accountable to your goals.

????Join a challenge????

There are many fitness and weight loss challenges we have here at IPT for you to join. Its nothing like having the support of others as you as venture out of your comfort zone and try things you may have not tried before. Motivation, support, accountability are all things needed for change and doing the challenges, you will receive those things.

????Keep a diary

Write in your journal every day and keep a record of your progress. When you feel like you’re losing motivation,

read back through previous entries and see how far you’ve come!

⚪️Be kind!☺

Beating yourself up because you binged or skipped a class or gained a few pounds is totally counterproductive.

Rather than pushing you forward, it makes you feel terrible about yourself, saps your motivation, and turns healthy living into a regime or a chore.

Imagine you’re talking to a friend or loved one and ask if you’d say the same things to them. If not, then you’re probably not showing yourself the kindness you deserve.

⚫️Set up non-food rewards☺

It’s common to reward ourselves for weight loss by indulging in a favorite treat or unhealthy food. However, as you know, this often sets us back on the path to weight gain and ill health. Instead, motivate yourself with non-food rewards. For example, you can put $10 in a vacation fund for every pound you lose or every mile you run.

????Re-frame your healthy lifestyle ????

If you think of healthy eating or exercise as a punishment, you simply won’t want to do it. Instead of telling yourself that unhealthy foods are forbidden, tell yourself that you’re making positive choices for your health and self esteem. Instead of thinking about dragging yourself to the gym, look at it as taking a step closer to your goals