Three Real Reasons You're Not Losing Weight

You're eating healthier, and you're exercising more, but the scale just won't budge. Sound familiar? You're not alone if you've been struggling to lose weight despite making all the right changes. In this blog post, we'll explore three real reasons why you might not be seeing the results you want - and how to fix them.

Reason Number 1: You're "Glitter Washing" Your Past Weight Loss Victories

We've all been there - we start a new diet or fitness routine, see some results, and fall off the wagon (ouch). It happens to the best of us. But if you find yourself in this vicious cycle of starting and stopping, it might be because you're "glitter washing" your past weight loss successes.?

What do we mean by glitter washing? It's when we downplay the difficulties of losing weight in our minds. We forget the pain, the hunger, and the nights spent avoiding social situations because we were afraid of what people would think. Instead, we only remember the good parts - like how great we felt when we finally reached our goal weight.?

If you're struggling to stay motivated on your current weight loss journey, it might be because you're not being honest with yourself about how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off. Remember the whole truth - not just the glittery bits - and use that as motivation to stay on track.?

Reason Number 2: You Haven't Identified Your Triggers?

We all have triggers - people or situations that stress us out and cause us to emotional eat. For some of us, it's being around family members who make critical comments about our appearance. For others, it might be working long hours with no time for a proper lunch break.?

Identifying your triggers is an important step in managing them. Once you know what sets you off, you can begin to develop coping mechanisms that don't involve food. For example, if being around family stresses you out, try setting boundaries by limiting your time with them or scheduling outings for when you have other support (like a friend or partner) with you.?

Reason Number 3: Your "Thinking Brain" Is Offline?

When we experience strong emotions like stress, anger, hurt, or frustration, it can temporarily "shut off" the thinking part of our brain - leaving us vulnerable to making impulsive decisions like binge eating. That's why it's so important to learn how to manage your emotions in a healthy way.?

One way to do this is by practicing EFT Tapping Sound Bath Meditation. This type of meditation helps train your brain to focus on the present moment instead of dwelling on past hurts or worrying about the future. As a result, you'll be better equipped to deal with stressful situations without turning to food for comfort.?

You can also try journaling or talking to a therapist or trusted friend when you're feeling overwhelmed. The important thing is to find healthy coping mechanisms that work for you and that you can turn to in times of need.?

Conclusion:?

If you've been struggling to lose weight despite making all the right changes, it's not necessarily your fault. In this article, we explored three real reasons why you might not be seeing results - and how to fix them. First, remember that losing weight is hard work - don't "glitter wash" your past successes by downplaying the difficulties involved. Second, identify your triggers so that you can begin to develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stressors in your life. And finally, keep your "thinking brain" online by practicing EFT Tapping Sound Bath meditation or journaling so that you can make better decisions when faced with difficult emotions.

With much love,

Dr. Kirsten Grant

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