Dealing with opposition to weight loss

Dealing with opposition to weight loss

There are many ways you will be confronted with opposition on your weight loss journey.  I was surprised and a bit confused when I first saw this sign outside a café and then on the internet.  It does get your attention using humour to try to get you to their way of thinking so you'll spend more.

However you look at it people will try to play on your fears or tempt you in to do what they want.  The problem is you want to lose weight and be healthier so this doesn't fit in with your goals.

Some of the people and things you will have to learn to deal with include -

• Friends
• Family
• Co-workers
• Groups
• Parties
• Lunches
• Dinners
• Advertising
• Shopping
• Yourself

Ways to put opposition to you changing to healthier habits in it's place include -

• putting yourself first
• planning ahead
• having alternatives
• choosing the healthiest option
• eating beforehand
• being honest about your goals
• saying you have to for health reasons
• saying you have had enough for now
• politely declining their offer
• choosing a different café or restaurant
• making your own choices
• avoiding trigger foods and situations
• resting if you are feeling tired or stressed
• focus on enjoying other things besides food
• keeping away from the food table
• reminding yourself of your goals

It takes a bit of practise but it is surely worth it to be firm with yourself and others and stay focused on getting in shape and healthy.  The alternative is more guilt, self loathing or ill health.  So learn to have your "treats" if and when you choose to at special times now and then.  Don't please others too often at your own expense.

Cheers

Barb

p.s.  If the people around you won't accept the new you and continue to try to undermine you, you may have to see less of them or get rid of them from your life.  Also it's better to be a good example when you can, rather than try to convert others who may not be ready yet.

BarbeJeffs@hotmail.com

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