Likewise, you may not want to give up some of your favorite foods and activities – and that’s totally understandable! Remember that weight loss shouldn’t be about denial. Rather, it should be about finding healthy replacements for the things that are having a negative effect on your well-being.
Fear of Success
Finally, and maybe counter intuitively, you may be afraid of succeeding on your weight loss journey. If you’ve gotten used to a negative body image, the impending change of success could be terrifying.
This can also include a fear of loss – do you have friends who aren’t losing weight who you feel you might drift away from as you set your sights on new goals? Maybe you’re worried that with a new physique, your personality will change, or you won’t feel like yourself. Or, maybe you’re worried about increased attention on your body – even the most well meaning of acquaintances can trigger a negative self-image spiral by telling you that you look thinner.
Overcome!
Whatever your fear is, don’t let it get in the way of improving your self-esteem, your health, and your overall well-being. If you find fear hampering your weight loss efforts, consider making a list of all of the positives that will come out of your weight loss, or talk to a trusted friend, family member, or counselor.
Sources:
- https://www.fearlessfatloss.com/self-sabotage/5-ways-fear-will-sabotage-your-weight-loss/
- https://www.livestrong.com/article/338511-how-to-conquer-fear-to-lose-weight/
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/losing-weight-fear-of-regaining-weight