Hello everyone! I've been lurking and commenting for a few weeks and there's a pattern I've noticed with "back on the bandwagon/failure" posts here, so I wanted to talk about it for a bit.
A lot of people start out with a certain look or goal weight in mind when it comes to losing weight and getting fit. As a certified personal trainer and lifetime member of the not skinny club: you're setting yourself up for failure!
Why do I say that?
First of all, every body has a different history. You might have learned unhealthy habits at home or might have a predisposition for a higher weight. If you aim for really skinny, it's unlikely that you'll ever reach your goal, which will either make you lose motivation to keep healthy habits because they're "pointless" or rely on unhealthy weight loss mechanisms, like skipping meals when hungry or food guilt, damaging your health further.
Secondly, a lot of fitness media you see is a lie. I mean it. That super flat stomach you see on a fitness ad or on Instagram? The model most likely didn't eat or drink beforehand, is posing, plus it's likely her body's been modified with makeup or Photoshop. The ripped dude in a movie? Dehydrated and did a bunch of pushups just for this scene. Thinking that such a physique is achievable for the average person is a huge mistake.
And lastly, fitness and health isn't a look or a certain weight, it's about building healthy habits that last for a lifetime. Will you keep up going to the gym every day? Will you keep up with whatever fad diet or calorie restriction you're currently at? Don't aim for anything you're not willing to continue after weight loss. Otherwise, you'll trap yourself in a cycle of trying to stay healthy until you're miserable, giving up and gaining and trying again.
So, the next time you feel like you're falling off, give yourself a reality check: are your goals realistic? Are you willing to keep this up? Are you pursuing long term health or a look?
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