Should You Put Your Weight Loss on Hold? Might Be a Good Idea

We often treat weight loss like it's a black and white thing.  As in, we need to lose weight every single day and, because of that, we need to engage in all those good weight loss behaviors every single day.

But, what if there's a different way?  For example, let's say it's the holiday season and it's all you can do to squeeze in any exercise at all.  And let's say you've been to your 4th holiday party and, despite your best efforts, it's impossible to avoid eating foods that, shall we say, do not fall on the 'good weight loss behaviors list.'

A lot of us might feel guilty about this and redouble our efforts, which is fine...if you can actually stick with it.  If things are just too crazy, maybe it's better to put weight loss aside and focus on getting through the best way can.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Should You Put Your Weight Loss on Hold? Might Be a Good Idea We often treat weight loss like it's a black and white thing.  As in, we need to lose weight every single day and, because of that, we need to engage in all those good weight loss behaviors every single day. But, what if there's a different way?  For example, let's say it's the holiday season and it's all you can do to squeeze in any exercise at all.  And let's say you've been to your 4th holiday party and, despite your best efforts, it's impossible to avoid eating foods that, shall we say, do not fall on the 'good weight loss behaviors list.' A lot of us might feel guilty about this and redouble our efforts, which is fine...if you can actually stick with it.  If things are just too crazy, maybe it's better to put weight loss aside and focus on getting through the best way can.   Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Maybe it's time to give up on weight loss   If you're struggling with weight loss right now, why not forget about it?  No, that doesn't mean you can throw it all out the window.  What it does mean is that you can chuck your too-high expectations and try setting goals you can actually reach.   READ NOW How to Deal With the Pressure to Lose Weight   Even if you're in a situation where losing weight is very hard, as in the holidays, that doesn't take away the pressure to lose weight does it?  Nope.  I have some ideas for how to take the pressure off and enjoy yourself.   READ NOW Reasons You Should Ditch the Scale   Is the scale bringing you down?  Me too. But I'm here to help. I actually have a lot of really good reasons to ditch the scale...either for the next few weeks or, maybe, forever.  Really!   READ NOW Timesaver Workouts   Yeah, things are crazy but, if you have 10 minutes, I can find a workout for you.  You can find 10 minutes, can't you?  Of course you can.  Check out these timesaver workouts - Pick one and do it today!   READ NOW Featured Articles • What the Media Teaches Your Kids About Sex is Wrong • Are Whole Grains Good for Weight Loss? • Diagnoses Piling Up with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? • 10 Holiday Foods That Will Ruin Your Diet • Getting Your Best Abs - Here's What You Need to Know About Your Abs • The Complete Guide to Checking Your Thyroid • 4 Steps for Reducing Anxiety Attacks • Alcohol Consumption Can Induce Persistent Sleep Disorders Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.