Dealing With Weight Loss Setbacks
Life is full of the unexpected, some of it good and some of it bad. You may have had some challenges in your weight loss program, and even some setbacks. How did you deal with the setbacks? Your attitude to setbacks will very much determine how successful you are going to be – in whatever you do. What matters most is how you respond to setback. Ask yourself these questions:
· Are setbacks overwhelming disasters or manageable hurdles?
· Do you perceive adversity as unrelenting or short-lived?
· Is a setback a challenge to be confronted or an insurmountable obstacle to be avoided?
The key to dealing with setbacks, particularly if you are trying to lose weight permanently, is to be an optimist. Optimists see a setback as something they have the power to do something about, not a flaw or deficiency in themselves. Pessimists, on the other hand, see a setback as a confirming sign that there is some internal flaw in themselves that cannot be changed. You have demonstrated great courage and conviction by embarking on this program. You can overcome any setbacks in the future if you maintain the same courage and conviction – and optimism. Always remember to:
· Persevere in the face of adversity.
· Maintain a positive attitude and outlook.
· Always identify a positive outcome.
If permanent weight loss is your goal you will have to work hard to keep your head above water. There will be times when you want to throw in the towel and let things go back to where they were. Even when you have achieved permanent weight loss, you will be faced with many, many challenges which will threaten to derail all your hard won weight loss. The secret is to face up to the challenges and deal with them. You’ll soon become an expert and you will be stronger and more resilient as a result.
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