We, as a people, have been conditioned for that. Just look around you. Whatever we want, we feel that we need and deserve it "NOW". The TV commercials tell you this, and maybe you even have the "keeping up with the Jones'" syndrome. Some of even eat to feel this instant gratification that food can bring...that feeling of satisfaction (until later when the guilt sets in).
What I'm trying to say is that there isn't a magic wand, a magic cure, or an overnight miracle that will instantly take the pounds off, change your life, or your attitude. If you are looking for a quick fix, sure, you might find one...but it will not last.
So many people get discouraged or even give up during their first week or even month because they do not see the big changes that they had hoped or expected. They are wanting a magic wand to fulfil their wish. But that's just not how it works.
You HAVE to have the commitment and determination that you are not in it just to see a number on a scale. This is not just about losing weight, but trying to figure out patterns in your life that brought you to this point and what is keeping you here, and how to make that change that you need. It's about learning about you.
One thing I have learned is gaining weight is usually the result of something else in your life, not the cause of it. This is a key element in obtaining the results you seek. For instance, people usually think they are unhappy because they are "fat"...but what if you looked at it as "I have been eating and gaining weight (fat) because I am unhappy." You then take the focus off of the weight loss and put the focus on the cause of your unhappiness. When you figure that out, you will find that you will can be more in control of yourself, what you eat, why you eat, and your outlook on everything around you.
Let's face it....this process is up to YOU! YOU make the difference. YOU have the power to change within yourself. If you are waiting for a fairy godmother, a handful of magic beans, or a magic potion to change your life....you might as well get used to disappointment.
WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?
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