Mind Over Matter - Losing Weight is Mental

• Better health, a longer life, more enjoyment in everyday activities and the prevention of diabetes and heart disease, energy levels and mood more regulated throughout the day, being able to walk longer in the grocery store without as many aches and pains. These are all exceptional benefits for our body! 
• Why do we struggle so much? It's because we're battling our mind, heart, and emotions, which are all very powerful. The traumatic experiences you endured in life are there to help build you into the person you are meant to be, but you have to choose how they define you. Do they fill you with self-doubt, self-hate, and self-sabotage or do they build you into a warrior?
• Say goodbye to guilt when it comes to healthy eating. There's just no room for it, and there's definitely no place for punishing yourself if you slip up on your healthy eating goals. Stop feeling guilty, show yourself some grace, and just pick up where you left off if you do get off track. We have to stop looking at food as a reward or exercising if we overeat as a punishment. Both healthy eating and exercise are two forms of self-care, so we need to reframe how we think about them.
• Start to think about how transforming eating habits for the better is a form of self-care. So, reward yourself daily with nutrient-dense meals and snacks instead of looking at cheat meals as your "reward." It's easy to get caught up in healthy eating goals and wanting to transform eating habits immediately. Rapidly changing everything right this second may prove to be too overwhelming, and it may set you up for a ton of disappointment. 
• If you want to transform the way you think about healthy eating, you may have to change your lens a bit. Healthy eating doesn't have to be hard, overwhelming or out of reach. By simply changing your mindset, you may find healthy eating to be easier, more achievable, and more possible in the long term.

Why Should You Lose Weight?

There are various reasons for weight loss, including:

Presentation: Some individuals might believe that losing weight will make them appear more attractive, fit, or healthy.

Self-assurance and body image: Some obese or overweight people may feel uneasy about the way they look.

Overall health: Keeping a healthy weight can improve general health and fight off conditions like type 2 diabetes.

Specific conditions: When a person loses extra weight, symptoms of sleep apnea  for instance, may become better or disappear.

Fitness: An exercise-based weight-loss program can help a person feel fitter, more energised, and more resilient.

Activities: In order to perform better in various sports, like boxing, a person may try to manage their weight.

It's important to note that while pursuing weight loss, options like CleanEatzKitchen's weight loss meal delivery may make the process a little easier by offering portion-controlled, nutrient-dense meals suited to individual goals.

Conclusion

The secret to effective weight loss is changing our perspective and believing in the power of Mind Over Matter. We must put more effort into developing inner resolve and intention than on finding exterior solutions. Remember, it's not only about looking good; it's also about feeling good and being resilient in our quest for improved well-being.

FAQ

What percentage of weight loss is mental?

It's estimated that about 90 percent of weight loss is all about the mental.

Why is losing weight so emotional for people who diet?

People who are constantly dieting aren't always in a good mood as dieting 24/7 limits the happy chemicals in the brain.

Can losing weight be a fun process? 

Yes, if you do it correctly. It's about making you feel comfortable and not guilty rather than striving to achieve a certain look.

Can stress cause weight loss?

Yes, but it's not an effective or recommended way of losing extra weight.