Why is weight loss so challenging? Could it be an unbalanced diet, a lack of exercise, or perhaps low motivation? Maybe it’s a combination of all three. Whatever the reason, it’s almost certain there is no simple answer.
Sometimes, you need to ask the right questions to find the answer. Below is a list of 10 questions to help you uncover both the reasons why you’ve gained weight and what's needed to lose it.
- What are the reasons behind your desire to lose weight?
- What will be the consequences to your life and health if you don't lose weight?
- What do you believe is a healthy rate of weight loss and is this realistic?
- How will you measure your progress (centimetres or kilograms)?
- Is this a good time in your life right now to make changes to your lifestyle?
- Are other people supportive of your efforts to lose weight?
- What events/circumstances or people are most likely to make you fall off your healthy lifestyle plan?
- Do you plan out your meals for the week?
- How reliant are you on processed, packaged and take-away foods?
- What are three things you need to begin doing to lose weight?
The more honestly you answer these questions, the clearer your personal answer to weight loss will be.
Have any of these questions helped to identify areas of your lifestyle that could be modified?
