Thursday, September 18, 2014

When will I see results?!?

It seems 9 times out of 10 when someone starts a new diet or exercise program they have high expectations.  One week down, exercised every day, followed the new craze diet and nothing changed.  Clothes are still tight, that roll can still be seem around the waste and those bat wings are still flapping.  Frustration! And boom, that's it, they're done.  
Expectations are defined as a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future... "reality had not lived up to expectations."
What we often forget is that role did not appear overnight, those bat wings didn't magically shape themselves.  Change takes time to get use to, whether that is mentally or physically, results do take time!
Patience and realizing fast results may not always be the best results is what it comes down to.  Our bodies are constantly fighting to find homeostasis and when we begin to change our bodies begin to fight to find balance.  You see, your body can get comfortable with where its at, it learns to hold the extra weight, store the extra food, and doesn't necessarily want to change.  It is up to you to fight against that, get stubborn, and begin to make better decisions.  
Living Healthy is not rocket science.  It has been said many times, its simple, its just not easy. Simplicity: drink your water, eat your vegetables and fruits, stay away from processed crap (anything in a box).  
You don't need to know much more than these three simple steps starting out.  You will see results with just this.  
Remember how long it took you to get where you are at now and be patient! When those small changes start to become lifestyle changes the results will come. 
So in closing, remember the best results and the ones that last a lifetime are the ones that do take time, patience and slow healthy changes that eventually become lifestyle habits. 

Remember WHY YOU STARTED and don't forget it!