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Accepting Changes with Weight Loss
By: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center
Published: May 28, 2013
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“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Life is a series of changes, and it is human nature to crave structure. We like our routines. We like waking up at the same time every morning, having a stable place to lay our heads at night and having a set schedule we can follow. If you were to wake up one day and your routine was flopped around you would likely be a bit upset—demanding reason as you try to mentally adjust to the sudden change.
The problem is that life is full of these sudden changes and disruptions. As you create goals to lose weight, you’ll have to accept even more of these changes into your life.
Accepting When Change is on its Way
The first step to accepting change is acknowledging that it is going to come. You don’t need to know the changes that are ahead to acknowledge something will come. Change is part of life, and so with every step you take forward you are climbing one step closer to further change.
When changes occur in your life, remember to:
- Breathe.
- Find perspective by talking with friends and loved ones.
- Process your thoughts completely. Journaling is often a good way to do this.
- Acknowledge what you can and cannot control and release the tension that comes with trying to control everything.
- Finally, give it a try. Sometimes change is only scary until you try it out.
You might feel content with your current workout routine. You have a good gym membership, a nice water bottle, a new pair of running shoes; you might even keep a gym bag in your backseat for when the urge to exercise arises. But how long has it been since you were at the gym? And for all of those healthy food blogs you follow, how often do you find yourself sitting at home with a bag of French Fries dreaming about spending more time cooking dinner—maybe tomorrow…
As you embark on your medical weight loss program, poor habits will be called into question, as will many other aspects of your life. Things like your TV time, your daily errands and your bedtime might be subject to change so that you have more time to engage in the healthy habits you are adopting.
These are positive changes. These are the types of changes that will help you develop a healthier lifestyle and reach your weight and wellness goals. But that does not mean these changes come without stress. Try using strategies like those above to cope with changes as they develop in your life. Remember that change is part of growth and do your best to embrace it as a sign of progress.
Nick
Nick's Story
"I wish I would have come here first. We spend all our time reacting to the next great weight loss tip or program. It might work for a while, but does not last and we end up yo-yoing from one fad to the next – as we gain more weight." Read More
Gina
Lost 44.5 lbs
"I had no trouble adhering to the meals and they really helped catapult my progress! The classes were so beneficial to me because they helped change my thinking about how I viewed health, nutrition, and fitness.
I will always have my relationship with Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. They truly helped me change my life forever." Read More
Lauren
Lost 60 lbs
"Dr. Ziltzer and everyone who I have come in contact with at the Scottsdale Weight Loss office have been so encouraging and I look forward to seeing them each week. It is now a year and 2 months later since I started. I am down 60 lbs., which is the average amount a 9-year-old weighs, it is crazy to think I lost a whole person! I feel amazing, I hit my goal weight in November 2021 just before Thanksgiving. Nothing on my body hurts anymore..." Read More
Chuck
Lost 66 lbs
"The best thing I did was call the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. I have a lot more energy, I'm not hungry, and it feels great.
You can take it from me that this is a program that produces results. The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.
Your visits always result in positive reinforcement, no matter if you had a good week or a bad week." Read More
Emily
Lost 101 lbs
"Here I am at the lowest I have been since high school weighing in at 155lbs. I have lost 101 lbs, BMI of 39 when I started, to 21.6, and of course at body fat % of 47.1 to 26.5%. I told myself by my 30th birthday I wanted to be confident in the way I look and I owe it all to SWLC. The entire staff is so welcoming and they are rooting for you just as much as you are rooting for yourself...." Read More
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Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Diana Bone, FNP-C
Specializing in Obesity Medicine
Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA
Obesity Medicine Certified Physician
Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Alicia Earley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
