How Positive Thinking Supports Weight Loss Success

Posted: Jul 03 in Weight Loss Blog by

How Positive Thinking Supports Weight Loss SuccessThere is a body of evidence supporting the idea that a positive attitude is actually more indicative of weight loss success than simply eliminating foods from your diet. The idea, of course, is that by having a positive attitude about your weight loss success you can successfully make the long-term changes needed to lose weight and keep it off.

Simply deciding to eliminate certain foods from your diet might not be enough to maintain a long-term change, especially if upsetting thoughts and negative emotions interfere with your willingness to maintain those dietary choices.

In the days, weeks and even months following bariatric surgery, a lot of your activity around Naples and Ft. Myers will be limited. You’ll have to be careful with everything from the food choices you make to the levels and types of exercise that you engage in. This can be a stressful transition. Coupling limited movement ability and a new diet with your desire to lose weight and your health goals is a lot to take on all at once. Confronting this transitional time of your life with a smile can do a lot to improve your mental health and attitude.

Here are a few strategies that can help you remain more positive about your weight loss efforts:

  • Don’t ignore your past mistakes—learn from them. Reflect on what you’ve done right in the past and what you’ve done wrong and consider other courses of action.
  • Find a role model and let them lead by example. Learning from someone else’s mistakes is just as valuable as learning from someone else’s success.
  • Seek out a support network that will help you stay positive and find as much reinforcement as you can for your positive attitude and your weight loss gains.
  • Reward yourself for a job well done whenever you accomplish a goal along the way. Let people know that you’ve hit a milestone and don’t be afraid to celebrate a little bit. Being proud of yourself is a great way to reinforce positivity.

There are plenty of reasons for you to smile after weight loss surgery. It takes a lot of determination and hard work to lose weight, and you are doing that for yourself. You might not yet be happy with your current weight, but you can be happy that you are working towards a healthier way of life—and that is something worth smiling about.

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