The First Cry

Everyone going through a weight loss program has a moment where they get very emotional and feel as if they are not only on the most difficult uphill battle but they are tumbling down. Each time you see yourself in the mirror and start thinking about all the things you don't like remember one thing...you are not alone. Every time you step on the scale and see a gain in weight remember that if you are killing it at the gym then you are probably gaining muscle weight. Most importantly remember that having support is one of the most effective ways to succeed in a weight loss program. If you feel you have no one then reach out to other people who you know are going through something similar. I for one could not do this without the incredible support of people I have found in my IsaCommunity. It's ok to have moment where you break down. I fully believe its perfectly normal and healthy to have a good cry every now and then. If you don't release it then you bottle it up.

I have been super stressed this week because of work and trying to plan out my new lifestyle  with working out and eating healthy. No one every said it was easy but it doesn't have to be really hard. I have listed some of the best advice below that I really need to start following because it really does help.

1. Don't weigh yourself at night-you weigh more in the evening than you do in the morning
2. Drink plenty of water-you should be drinking half your weight in ounces of water on a weight loss program
3. Stop looking for daily results-you are more likely to see results when you weigh yourself one time a week at the same time and look for other signs like your clothes fitting loosely or inches lost
4. Don't stress about your weight loss-if you have a healthy balance of food and working out you are doing what you need to see results. You can also try switching up your workouts and add more weight lifting into your exercise routine.
5. Talk to someone-join a Facebook group or research and read blogs and articles about successful weight loss. If you have questions then ask them. It can't hurt your program to ask questions. There are tons of people willing to share what they have done to be successful.