Losing It—On Purpose

  Why does my weight keep going up and down instead of steadily decreasing? Introduction 🌿 Few things mess with motivation like a bouncing scale. You eat better. You move more. You go to bed proud of yourself. Then the next morning the number jumps up like it missed the memo. Suddenly doubt creeps in. Am I doing something wrong? Is my body broken? Why can’t weight loss just move in a straight, predictable line? Here’s the truth most people don’t hear early enough. Weight loss is not linear. It never has been. The human body is a living, adaptive system, not a spreadsheet. Fluctuations are normal, expected, and often a sign that your body is responding, not resisting. This article breaks down what’s really happening when the scale goes up and down, why it doesn’t mean failure, and how to understand progress without letting a single number wreck your confidence. Your body weight is more than body fat 🧠 The scale shows total weight, not fat loss. That number includes Water Food...

  Photo by 'Mika Baumeister' on Unsplash.com Affirmations are positive statements that can help individuals challenge and overcome self-sabotaging thoughts. When it comes to weight loss, affirmations serve as a powerful tool to reshape one’s mindset and foster a healthier relationship with food and body image. By consistently repeating affirmations, individuals can reprogram their subconscious mind, replacing negative beliefs about their bodies and eating habits with empowering thoughts that promote self-love and motivation. This mental shift is crucial, as it lays the groundwork for sustainable weight loss and overall well-being. The effectiveness of affirmations in weight loss is rooted in the psychological principle of self-fulfilling prophecies. When individuals affirm their goals and visualize their ideal bodies, they are more likely to take actions that align with those beliefs. For instance, someone who regularly affirms, "I am healthy and fit," may be more i...