Effects of Weight Loss on the Inside vs. the Outside

 Effects of Weight Loss on the Inside vs. the Outside

The process of losing weight should not be so difficult. If it's that difficult, why?

A lot of things are at play. Claiming weight loss was simple would be arrogant. Without a doubt, it isn't! The struggle and frustration felt by someone attempting to drop twenty pounds is comparable to that of someone attempting to reduce one hundred pounds. The ten-pound loser and the hundred-pound loser seem to be very different in terms of weight, but in reality, they both endure the same kinds of difficulties.

I suggest that in order to lose weight, we need be aware of the two main factors that we need to "learn to discern" from.

The two main factors, in my opinion, are the "outward" and the "inward" influences. Things like food, scales, mirrors, people, clothing, and the physical, three-dimensional environment are examples of things that have an outward influence. What happens in your mind, desires, and heart—the things that shape your character and drive your decisions—are examples of the internal influences. In terms of weight loss, both internal and external factors are important. The secret to losing weight is learning to focus more on the positive internal influences that support your weight loss efforts.

Here are a few external factors that can hinder your weight loss efforts:

Every step you take on the scale confirms your success or failure. Loss of weight is indicated by lower numbers on the scale, but it's never enough for you. There must have been an error on your part if the scale reads higher. It disregards factors like muscle mass, water weight, bloat, and swelling.

The mirror is a "critique meter" that shows us how other people see us; since we see ourselves reflected in it, we should take that perspective.

Household appliances like the refrigerator and cabinets serve as constant reminders of the "NO" zones.

Everyone wants to know how far along you are in your weight loss journey when they know you're making progress.

When you start to feel physically tired from changes in your diet, exercise routine, or anxiety, you may find that you become irritable or depressed.

Diet: adjusting to new eating habits and healthier snack options might be challenging since they conflict with your previous sense of "normal" and because you have to establish new routines.

Calendars: the deadlines you've set for yourself to lose weight are drawing near, and you're terrified that you'll fail "again."

When you know exactly how many calories, grams of sugar, grams of protein, and grams of fat are in every food you eat, making healthy food choices can feel like a chore.

Garments: when you shed pounds, your clothes may start to hang looser, which might amplify any unflattering effects. It could be discouraging to have to buy new clothing if it's not already in the budget.

Pros: they're salivating with ideas for weight loss and can't wait to have your attention.

The level of analysis you wish to apply to this matter determines how long this list could be. However, as this condensed version makes clear, the pressures to lose weight are brought on by all of these "outside" factors.

Those internal forces that I'd want to discuss are what some would call "self-talk" or more accurately "self-affirmations" that inform us whether or not everything is fine with the world as we know it. It's our own internal monologue that tells us to slim and, eventually, to do what we think is right. Every action starts with a thought, and every concept is born out of a desire. And our heartfelt aspirations are the origin of all our other desires. This may sound flowery and lyrical, but it's well worth your time to discover the secret of letting your heart communicate what it wants, which will lead to ideas, which will lead to deeds.

Everything is going swimmingly for you on the inside, until you check your weight or see yourself in the mirror. What follows next? Now that you've let the outside forces keep tabs on how far you've come, they're trying to undo all of your hard work. Everything you've worked so hard for becomes a source of embarrassment as you start to discover disappointments, faults, and reasons to belittle your achievements. For every pound lost, or hundred pounds lost, you will do this. Why? The reason being that you're giving in to the external forces rather than resisting them.

In comparison to external influences, how can you elevate the impact of internal factors? The secret is this...
It's two games to one, so keep at it!

While the "devil on your shoulder" (outward influences) hurls insults, doubts, and negative remarks at you, direct your attention to the "angel on your shoulder" (inward influences) that assures you that you are thriving, making strides, putting in a lot of effort, getting better every day, and that you will succeed.

Respond with two good remarks for every one critical one. Doing so will ensure that you never fall behind the negative, which could be sufficient motivation to keep you going until you reach your goal. The second you do nothing, the external forces will get the upper hand, and before you know it, they will have you beaten 10 times over. it's like being in a board game where your piece is slipping between the spaces. You will grow even more disheartened and eventually give up on the game if you fall too far behind on the squares. Just like a child who thinks, "well, I sure can't win now," pouts and walks home from the game.

Unfortunately, external factors will inevitably play a role. We can see that we are on the correct track with this monitoring, which serves as our yardstick.

This is completely foreign to the body. Like a well-oiled mechanism, the human body is always in the midst of checks and balances, ensuring that everything is running smoothly. "Feelings" aren't important to it. All it does is carry out its functional duties as expected. Therefore, the body is not reliable for interpreting the kinds of internal and external factors that I've described. It cares solely about the execution of bodily functions and the completion of tasks.

Therefore, make a concerted effort to focus more on the internal factors. Just a friendly reminder that the internal influences need to be entered first before they can be used. In order to summon the positive internal influences when you need them, it's like filling up your gas tank.

Here are some wonderful "angel tones" or internal influences that you might focus on today to assist you accomplish:

When compared to how easy this is, I am doing quite well.
I am achieving some success!
Even though I haven't lost, I also haven't won!
Look at what I've accomplished thus far! I still have XX pounds to drop.
I totally avoided unhealthy snacks today!
Today, I quenched every last drop of urine!
Before I turn in for the night, I can still drink enough of fluids!
My protein intake for the day was met!
Maybe if I try, I can get extra protein into my diet today.
The fact that climbing the stairs is becoming easier is something I like.
The fact that I can stoop and grab it from the floor is something I really like!
I enjoy being able to decline that cookie!

So that you may more effectively combat external effects, this gives you a starting point today to start bringing more inward forces within. Remember that for every outward motion, you must perform two internal ones. You won't go home defeated if you remain ahead of the curve.

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