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Understanding The Realities of Weight Loss

  • May 11, 2019
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Weight loss can be a fantastic adventure to embark on. It has given some people their lives and freedom back. It has helped people address deeper issues with food they might have had along the way, and has also helped some people enjoy themselves to a great extent.

The moment you decide to do it, you are opening yourself up to many activities that encourage movement. It also opens you up to new methods of eating and thinking about food.

Losing weight can be an incredible journey that also be the most challenging, but rewarding thing you do. People think that’s only limited to them being a few pounds lighter. Not at all. It’s in how you live.

But there are realities of weight loss that a lot of people don’t think about. So long as we continue to view them as challenges and not obstacles, we will be doing just fine. For that and more, please consider:

1. Skin

When overcoming a certain amount of weight loss after being a larger size, our skin might not adapt in the way that we want. When you are down to your ideal weight, you might find that loose skin and excess baggage is still there, which might be the last step to overcome.

It is possible to see a tummy tuck specialist in order to feel comfortable, if the extra skin makes you uncomfortable. Others might find that working out and building an athletic, muscular frame can help fill this out a little more, helping you feel comfortable again in your appearance. Or you can just own it as a part of your health journey- it’s up to you!

2. Slow Weight Loss

Weight loss is a funny thing- at times you lose weight quickly, while at other times you hit a wall. Usually, fast weight loss happens initially when adapting to a new diet, and then when your caloric and energy needs start to become the normal, you will lose more slowly.

You might consider an extra caloric deficit or more exercise, but in these periods simply resting more, eating healthily and keeping at it is important. Remember, weight loss is one thing, but health is another. Let your body adapt, and don’t force things.

3. Exhaustion & Tiredness

It’s possible to overtrain and to diet yourself silly. Don’t be afraid to take small steps. Take the measured approach. Don’t harm yourself in the interest of health. Sleep more.

Give yourself a cheat meal each week. Rest from the gym for a week every now and then. All of this can contribute to helping you feel your best self.

With these tips, you’re sure to overcome the realities of weight loss well.

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