Losing weight seems to be on the agenda for thousands upon thousands of people when looking to improve their health and prevent disease. With obesity rates sky high and the connection to health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea plain for all to see, weight loss is often the key factor to recapturing your health.

Of course, anyone in Syracuse who has attempted to lose weight, and failed a few times, knows that saying you need to lose weight and actually losing the weight are two different things. Sometimes, it can seem like such an insurmountable goal that you don’t even begin the process.

Get Out of Your Own Way

The best way to take the first step toward achieving your weight loss goals, or any weight loss at all is to take the first step. That may sound ridiculously simplistic, so let me explain. Much of the time, people look at the overall picture, they over think the process and end up becoming overwhelmed to the point that they are paralyzed with fear.

Thinking is a wonderful process, but if you try to pack everything that needs to be done into your mind at one time, you’ll never end up doing anything because the task will seem too grand. Instead, just accept the fact that every journey begins with that first step, and then take the step. Whether it is calling your doctor to make an appointment for a physical, contacting a friend, nutritionist, buying a cookbook or getting a gym membership, get out of your own way and do it.

Be Accountable

Accountability for one’s actions is incredibly important when it comes to weight loss. Pairing up with a friend or family member that will hold you accountable throughout the process will work. If you don’t have someone right there to partner with, try an online partnership with someone just like you. Even keeping a journal of everything you consume and then reviewing it weekly will show you if you’re making mistakes.

It’s Not as Scary as You Think

Try to keep in mind that you are not alone, and there are many people out there in the same boat. If it is worth doing and you really want to do it, you’ll find a way to get it done. Just as you put on the extra pounds, you can also take them off. It may take a while, but it is possible. Getting started is usually the most frightening part, but once you get on a roll, you’ll see the results you want.

Our weight loss team at Elevated Health is here to help. Contact us today.