Overcome 3 Common Weight Loss Barriers...
What keeps you from losing weight? Are you having a hard time sticking to your diet? Do you hate to exercise? If the answer to either question is yes, then you are experiencing barriers to weight loss. Most people will confront some sort of challenge as they try to reach their weight loss goal. The ones who are successful at losing weight are the ones who have learned to overcome weight loss barriers.
Different Types of Weight Loss Barriers...
The first step to addressing the challenges that come up in the weight loss process is to understand each barrier. Once you can identify each challenge it becomes easier to develop the skills necessary to move past it. It is also helpful to understand that the challenges you confront are the same barriers that many other dieters confront as they try to eat well or stick to an exercise program.
Some weight loss barriers are perceived barriers, meaning that the barrier is based on the thoughts or feelings of the dieter. Perceived barriers can be just as significant and real as concrete barriers which might include a health condition or physical limitation. Whether the challenge is perceived or concrete, most barriers can be divided into three.
Physical Barriers to Weight Loss...
Common physical barriers to weight loss include fatigue, discomfort,
and underlying medical issues. While these barriers can be significant,
there are ways to get around them and still lose weight.
- Communicate with your physician. Talk to your doctor if you can't lose weight. There may be a medical cause. Weight gain can be caused by medication, as well as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, or menopause.
- Expand your health care team. Work with your primary care physician to get referrals to a registered dietitian or physical therapist who can tailor services to meet your needs. Often, if a physician referral is provided there is a greater chance that insurance will help cover the cost of the service. Be sure to check your policy for the specifics of your own program.
- Do your homework. Investigate different exercise plans or healthy cooking tips so that weight loss habits become more manageable. For example, non-weight bearing activities, such as water aerobics, are often more comfortable for people who are obese or who have joint problems. To make dieting less difficult, consider signing up for a cooking class to learn new ways to prepare healthy vegetables or lean meats.
Environmental Barriers to Weight Loss...
Sometimes the reason that you don't lose weight is that your
environment doesn't support your diet and exercise plan. Environmental
barriers can include lack of access to healthy foods or to exercise
facilities, lack of social support, or lack of time due to social, family and professional pressures.
Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss...
It would seem likely that if you want to lose weight,
the last thing holding you back would be your own feelings about weight
loss. But emotional barriers to weight loss are well documented and can
be significant. These barriers may include skepticism about your
ability to lose weight, a negative physical activity history, stress, or
lack of motivation.
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