Are You Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts?

Which one of these common forms of self-sabotage is your kryptonite?

• Weekend Warrior: Are you consistent and dialed-in all week and completely lose all structure and control on the weekends?

• The Nibbler: Are you grabbing a handful of pretzels as you stroll by the pantry, eating the leftover dino nuggets on your kids’ plates, or eating untracked mini snacks throughout the day?

• The Tipping Point: Do you flex your willpower for long periods of time by cutting out entire food groups or hanging in too low of a calorie deficit and in one moment of weakness, lose all self-control?

• The Gray Area: Is your approach to weight loss all or nothing? Is any situation that is out of your control (eating out, spontaneous invite to a friends house) an excuse to throw in the towel?

• Outcome Focused: Do you give up every time you see the scale fluctuate or if you aren’t making progress towards your desired outcome fast enough?

  We all have our areas of weakness when it comes to making progress towards our goal.
  
  The first step to any process of change is awareness.
  
  Instead of creating a plan that consists of restriction, rigidity, and under-eating, start with easy, simple habits that will naturally support you in your change process.
  
  Stop focusing on the outcome, and focus on your effort. Work to create habits that benefit your health aside from the outcome. Achieving and sustaining your long-term goal is the matter of the daily habits and actions.