I was just watching tv and heard this line, I'm sure you've all heard it before:
The point is that weight loss takes time. I don't think anyone who is overweight got there by eating poorly for 2 months, for me it happened over a matter of years. So why is it that I expect that I can lose it all in 2 months? We can blame it on anything, our fast-paced lifestyles, being generation y (I want it all and I want it now). It seems everyone wants instant gratification.
Unfortuantely, when it comes to weight loss there's no miracle cure, no wonder drug, no way to drop 20kg overnight (except maybe with the help of a bit of surgical intervention in the form of liposuction). We have to put in the hard yards - eating well and exercising on a consistent basis.
This isn't meant to be a depressing post, quite the opposite in fact. When we are feeling down in the dumps and stuck on our weight loss journey, it's important to remember that it is that - a journey. As much as we'd love to, there's no jumping to the finish line - so we may as well enjoy the ride.
It won't happen over night, but it will happen.
So what on earth does Pantene shampoo and conditioner have to do with weight loss? Well not a lot, but I think this motto is something that really rings true when it comes to anyone who is trying to reach their weight loss and fitness goals (as well as their hair care - thanks Pantene :P).
It's far too easy to give up if we have a bad week, you've tried so hard, only to lose a few hundred grams. Either that or you've been dieting for 2 months and are only half-way there, what's the point?
So what on earth does Pantene shampoo and conditioner have to do with weight loss? Well not a lot, but I think this motto is something that really rings true when it comes to anyone who is trying to reach their weight loss and fitness goals (as well as their hair care - thanks Pantene :P).It's far too easy to give up if we have a bad week, you've tried so hard, only to lose a few hundred grams. Either that or you've been dieting for 2 months and are only half-way there, what's the point?
The point is that weight loss takes time. I don't think anyone who is overweight got there by eating poorly for 2 months, for me it happened over a matter of years. So why is it that I expect that I can lose it all in 2 months? We can blame it on anything, our fast-paced lifestyles, being generation y (I want it all and I want it now). It seems everyone wants instant gratification.
Unfortuantely, when it comes to weight loss there's no miracle cure, no wonder drug, no way to drop 20kg overnight (except maybe with the help of a bit of surgical intervention in the form of liposuction). We have to put in the hard yards - eating well and exercising on a consistent basis.
This isn't meant to be a depressing post, quite the opposite in fact. When we are feeling down in the dumps and stuck on our weight loss journey, it's important to remember that it is that - a journey. As much as we'd love to, there's no jumping to the finish line - so we may as well enjoy the ride.
great line/saying :) It wont happen over night but it will happen in 84 days! I also hope your shins are doing better? maybe you sholud try some yoga or swimming instead? xxx
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