Losing Weight can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. From mood swings to
relationship issues, the journey to better health isn't without its
challenges. Here are just some of the situations you may encounter and what
you can do about them. When you're working hard in the gym it can be
frustrating when you don't see results straight away. At first you may find the
number on the scale drops quickly, but soon starts to slow down. Muscle weighs
more than fat so if you're building muscle your weight may even go up. Try
not to use the scale as a guide for your success, a tape measure is a much more
accurate way to track your progress and don't be tempted to overdo it, lifestyle
change is a marathon not a sprint.
although leading a healthier lifestyle should improve your mood in the long
term, change can be difficult. As your body adjusts it can make you feel
irritable. If you're feeling constantly hungry and unsatisfied especially if
you're dizzy or lightheaded, you probably aren't consuming enough calories or
you're making the wrong food choices. Make sure you're fueling your body with
the right nutrients to keep your energy levels and emotions balanced. Stick with
it it gets easier.
Eating is not always about hunger, in fact it's often related to stress or boredom
or sometimes it's just an easy way to reward yourself and skipping meals makes
the problem worse. To avoid last minute unhealthy food choices and secret
eating, try to pre-plan your meals as much as possible. But don't beat yourself
up if you end up reaching for the chocolate it's all about balance and
being able to sustain a healthy lifestyle long term. You may find your
new routine and body cause unexpected friction in your relationship.
A lifestyle change takes some getting used to, especially as many relationships are
based around food, eating out and bonding at mealtimes. If you find your new
routine leaves little time for you and your partner why not try a new hobby
that's not about food. Spend time together doing something you both enjoy.
Achieving your weight loss goal has obvious physical benefits but what's
most important is that the changes positively affect your overall
wellbeing.
Sticking to your new lifestyle is the key to long-term success.