This Is Why You Can’t Lose Weight

If you’re like most people, you probably believe that the reason you can’t lose weight is because you “Cheat” too much on your “diet.”

You eat some ice cream, or you indulge in a few glasses of wine…

Or, perhaps you have missed a few workouts in the past month.

Let me clarify: It’s not the ice cream or missed workout that’s the problem.

It’s your MINDSET about it all.

Here’s what I mean:

If you eat a little extra dessert and then say, “Oh s#!T I’m totally off my plan. I’ve screwed everything up!”

Guess what?

You’re going to further dig yourself in that hole and it’s going to end up in a bad place.

You’ve done it before… you let once choice about food lead to a downward spiral with a “f*ck it!!” mentality.

This downward spiral, unfolding over days, weeks, or even months CAN BE what causes you to stall your weight loss… or even put more weight back on!

BUT!!!!!

If instead you see it for what it was – one instance of some extra calories or a missed workout – and then you keep going on with your plan as it’s laid out, it’s going to be a tiny blip on a long road… in the long run, it won’t even be noticeable.

⚡️ The KEY is to have a positive mindset and not allow one choice or decision to ruin the next day, week or month. Keep your eyes forward and your focus on the plan.

YOU GOT THIS.

Author

Michelle Densmore

Michelle Densmore, CPT, LCSW is the founder and co-owner of Lucky13Fitness, a personal training and fitness coaching company located in Burlington, on the north shore of Boston, Massachusetts. Michelle uses her education and expertise in both the physical and mental health fields to help her clients reach their goals through behavior change. Michelle believes that "Training the Brain" is the key to change in any aspect of life, especially in the gym. Michelle trains and supports her clients’ brains as well as their bodies via (en)Vision coaching, personal training, and virtual coaching. Michelle is also a featured fitness writer for Runner's World, Zelle, Wicked Local newspapers, and has been featured on BostInno and The Story Exchange. When she’s not training clients, running Bootcamp or teaching a Tabata class, Michelle can be found training herself for a road race or triathlon. She loves to run, lift heavy things, travel, and spend time with her family and animals.

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