The weightloss battle is one of the hardest we will ever wage in our lives. This is also the longest battle we will fight - for the rest of our lives! Lets face it...after 25 we put on a kg naturally every year and its harder and harder to keep the metabolism up.
Why do we need to fight this battle - to be healthy, to build discipline and will power, to have more stamina and be able to pursue activities we love (treking, dancing etc), to look our best and to have control. Its the one thing we can control and that brings a great deal of self satisfaction.
Why did I name this post Carrot and stick? Well we're all motivated differently - some by the carrot and some by the proverbial stick. But for those who are motivated by the carrot, this weight loss battle is one hard uphill climb initially because the first results are slow to come by and hard to hold onto.
However, I promise you, if you stick to it, you'll beat the plateau and love what you are trying to achieve and why. Please do stick to it. It might seem at various points that you lose a little and it comes back on. Remember weight fluctuates on a daily basis and if you lost that 1 it is on the verge of disappearing forever. Just stay committed for the next couple of days and you'll come away a winner.
Overall, I think enjoying a healthy balanced lifestyle is important but lets not give up on our goals because they seem a little tedious. If thousands around us can do it - SO CAN WE.
Why do we need to fight this battle - to be healthy, to build discipline and will power, to have more stamina and be able to pursue activities we love (treking, dancing etc), to look our best and to have control. Its the one thing we can control and that brings a great deal of self satisfaction.
Why did I name this post Carrot and stick? Well we're all motivated differently - some by the carrot and some by the proverbial stick. But for those who are motivated by the carrot, this weight loss battle is one hard uphill climb initially because the first results are slow to come by and hard to hold onto.
However, I promise you, if you stick to it, you'll beat the plateau and love what you are trying to achieve and why. Please do stick to it. It might seem at various points that you lose a little and it comes back on. Remember weight fluctuates on a daily basis and if you lost that 1 it is on the verge of disappearing forever. Just stay committed for the next couple of days and you'll come away a winner.
Overall, I think enjoying a healthy balanced lifestyle is important but lets not give up on our goals because they seem a little tedious. If thousands around us can do it - SO CAN WE.
First of all, congratulations! I know this is coming late, but nevertheless. :) Here's hoping you have a great life ahead.
ReplyDeleteWas feeling low. Thank you for this post. This is beyond weight loss issues. Thank you.
So can we is right!
LOLz...all the best with your carrot and stick policy...
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