Weight loss (wellness) is a journey that takes time to achieve. In my personal journey, I have needed to realize that it takes time to:
1. Develop new thoughts about health, eating, physical fitness, etc.
Example: realizing that we must take ownership for our wellness.
2. Develop new ways of doing things (making thoughtful decisions that lead to health
Example: choosing to make oven baked homemade French fries over deep fried French fries
Example: choosing baked or sautéed fish over fried fish
3. Get in the groove and move more
Example: small changes with moving more make a big difference with shedding pounds and improving health
4. See the pounds go down on the scale
Example: Understand that weight loss, for me, means shedding 1/2 to 1 pound per week.
5. Lose fat as muscles are getting stronger
Example: Muscles weigh more than fat. I may be losing inches before pounds
6. Get over old habits
Example: Eating from home more frequently is best for me
7. Learn to grocery shop picking wholesome foods
Example: Choosing nutritious foods over processed items
8. Use available tools to help
Example: There are many cell phone apps that promote wellness
Be encouraged. Keep reminding yourself that wellness is a journey. "Trust the process".
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