Is it in your head, your heart, or in your gut?!

Today, I want to discuss the entire losing weight thang!  It's tough ... nuff said!

But I feel there are 3 definite separate phases one goes through before you're actually ready to do whatever it takes to get your weight back to the healthier weight.

It starts in your head: You may look at yourself in the mirror and say,"Hmmm...I need to lose some weight."  Or you may also come to this realization once your clothes don't fit quite the same.  You THINK about losing weight (probably often), but like many others, this whole weight loss thing remains to be fleeting thoughts.  But you THINK you need to lose some weight.

Then it moves to your heart: This is when you go to your doctor and he/she tells you that you must lose weight otherwise you'll have to take certain medication, etc.  This can also come from close friends or family members who pull you to the side and expresses their sincere concern for your well being.  Your heart is touched about their caring for you...but it's not quite enough to get you to take that elusive first step.  You  FEEL like you need to lose some weight.  You may even lose a few pounds, but they won't last because the motivation and feelings are sketchy at best and the appropriate motivation and win-all-cost attitude hasn't engaged yet. You're still not ready to put yourself, and your own health and well being first.

Then it takes control of your gut: Once it gets to this stage, you KNOW you're ready to do whatever  it takes to get you to a healthier place! These are the people still walking/jogging in the rain, or with hats and gloves in the cold and are willing to do whatever it takes to get this program off and running.  Hint: It's those feelings in my gut that get me out of bed at 4:45, just to make sure I get a good workout in. But please know that your story may be a lot different. You may just need to limit your caffeine intake, or drink more water, or promise to take your medications faithfully, or just vow to MOVE YOUR BODY for 10 minutes a day and work your way longer...little by little...one step at a time...

Remember when I spoke about being HONEST with yourself in the previous blog?  Well, this is a good time to practice with the appropriate changes/updates. 

So where are you ... in your head, your heart or your gut?