{"id":29405,"date":"2015-01-05T11:56:21","date_gmt":"2015-01-05T19:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=29405"},"modified":"2015-01-05T11:56:21","modified_gmt":"2015-01-05T19:56:21","slug":"7-things-remember-youre-trying-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-things-remember-youre-trying-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Remember When You’re Trying to Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting healthier and learning to love your body can be hard, especially when it\u2019s been a constant battle (sometimes for years). But, it doesn\u2019t have to be.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 things to keep in mind when you\u2019re on your weight loss journey.<\/p>\n

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  1. Your thoughts matter more than you think<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re constantly thinking about how gross you are, how much you hate your body, and how you\u2019ll never actually be able to lose weight, well, guess what? It\u2019s going to be pretty hard to make healthy changes that last.<\/p>\n

    Take a step back and choose to see yourself through a lens of love. Would you ever speak to your friend like you speak to yourself? I think not.<\/p>\n

    So \u2013 what would you say to your friend, feeling the exact same way about her body? Really think about it. And once you\u2019re clear on how much kinder you\u2019d be to your friend, tune-in, and start talking to yourself like you would a loved one because (to put it simply) you just can\u2019t make positive changes when you\u2019re constantly beating yourself up.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Before anything, you\u2019ve got to appreciate your body exactly as it is<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Transitioning from a place of hate to a place of love towards your body is transformative. When you can appreciate all your body allows you to do, you start to respect your body in a way that allows you to make healthier choices.<\/p>\n

      You can want your body to change to become healthier. But the difference from before is that once in this place of gratitude, your intentions for your body are ones out of love, respect, and care \u2013not hate, disgust, and disrespect. And that change is monumental in all of your daily choices.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Your weight won\u2019t make you happy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        I\u2019ve said it before and I\u2019ll say it again, I\u2019ve met thousands of unhappy thin people. Your weight doesn\u2019t determine your happiness. Happiness is an inside job. It\u2019s about self-love and acceptance. And it stems from choosing love and faith over fear, moving your body out of love, setting healthy boundaries, asking for what you need, cultivating supportive relationships, and choosing to honor your hunger and fullness.<\/p>\n

        As you go throughout your journey, remember the inner stuff is just as important as the outer stuff \u2013 it\u2019s where lasting change occurs.<\/p>\n

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        1. Small steps forward are success<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          In a world of huge dramatic weight losses, your choice of a salad for lunch instead of a burger may seem insignificant to you. But, it\u2019s not. It makes you feel<\/em> better, more vibrant, and alive. That\u2019s the stuff that matters. And remember, this is real life \u2013 not the movies or television. So on a daily basis, remind yourself that all steps, even small steps, are important steps. They key is to just keep taking steps.<\/p>\n

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          1. You\u2019re going to have hard times and that\u2019s okay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Just like any other journey, you\u2019re going to have bad times. Times that have you feeling like you\u2019re ready to throw in the towel, that you just can\u2019t do this, and that none of your hard work matters. Just knowing that you (and everyone else) will have hard times is comforting. You are not alone.<\/p>\n

            The important thing is to use the lessons that you learn from these times as growth opportunities. We have pain and struggles so we can grow. Without pain, we\u2019d stay where we are, which (if you ask me) isn\u2019t really the point. Walk away knowing that no goal is win\/lose, all goals are win\/learn and grow with grace.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Deprivation does no one any good<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Diets don\u2019t work. That\u2019s why there\u2019s a new one every other week. Ditch the diets (and deprivation) and start focusing on how certain foods make you feel. You\u2019ll notice that real whole fresh foods make you feel happy, vibrant, and healthy.<\/p>\n

              And start tuning-in to your hunger. When you\u2019re hungry, eat. When you\u2019re full stop. When you begin to listen to your body and choose healthy foods, you\u2019re body will naturally stop you when you\u2019re done. You\u2019ve just got to tune-in.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. Connect with your body doing something you love<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Whether it\u2019s through yoga, nature hikes, or group exercise classes, find an activity you enjoy that involves moving your body. Through movement we get out of our heads and connect with our physical being in a whole new empowering way. The super important part is that you\u2019re moving your body doing something you love.<\/p>\n

                One of my clients once brilliantly told me, \u201cIf I had to tell my former self something, I\u2019d ask her what she liked to do as a child. What activity brought her joy? Once I had the answer I\u2019d go do (way) more of that. Movement is therapy for the soul, that is, if you like what you\u2019re doing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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                \"Corinne<\/a>Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and Wellness Coach with a Masters in Nutrition. Specializing in coaching, weight loss, and behavior change, Corinne has helped hundreds of women develop a healthy positive relationship with food, their body, and themselves. She helps women do this by showing them how to create a healthy lifestyle (they love) using a holistic approach. She believes lasting change starts from the inside out. Visit her at CorinneDobbas.com<\/a> and see how to work with her here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                Getting healthier and learning to love your body can be hard, especially when it\u2019s been a constant battle (sometimes for years). But, it doesn\u2019t have to be.<\/p>\n

                Here are 7 things to keep in mind when you\u2019re on your weight loss journey. 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