Weight Loss Momentum
Watching an episode of The Biggest Loser last night, I was struck by the mental element of the marathon the dozen or so overweight contestants are experiencing.
For those who haven't seen it, there are two teams, each team on a different diet/exercise regime. The aim is to lose weight permanently, and instill the lifestyle habits that will ensure the change is permanent.
Most are putting in an extraordinary effort. But in the first week, one team lost in the order of 10-22 pounds each; this week the same individuals ranged from a 2 lb loss to ADDing 3 lbs.
Their faces told the emotional trauma that result produced.
The professionals running the team were apparently aware that the pattern would be like that. What they didn't do was mentally prepare the contestants for it.
If that happened to you, would you stick to your beauty fitness regime? Or get discouraged and quit?
Exactly. So before you start any full-on program, it obviously pays to squeeze a full and comprehensive prediction of likely events from your trainer - or risk doing it all in vain.
posted by Lyn Devon @ 2:29 PM
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