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Weight loss can be attained by following a few key steps. It's the following part that we usually have a problem with. You may not be able to lift a 5kg dumbbell for twenty reps now, but you will surely be able to after a few weeks. The problem is losing the will to do so or even to begin at all. That being said, getting in shape takes as much mental effort as it does with physical effort.
One of the things that we most commonly see in weight-loss success stories is how formerly-plump people have gone through a bad moment in their lives; only to realize something important and changed their habits for better. This isn't really far from what commonly happens. If you get stressed, say, after experiencing a breakup, you either eat more or eat less to cope with your heartbreak.
Stress is actually a very powerful mental state that can make or break your will to lose weight. It doesn't matter if you have built a home gym. If you come home too stressed out from work, chances are you won't even get to use the home gym equipment you've prepared. Heightened stress to the point of depression can cause people to eat more than they should.
Stress is also linked to several physical disorders in addition to mental ones. PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, makes it hard for women to regulate their insulin levels. This puts them at risk for other various ailments such as diabetes in addition to having fertility problems. Due to them having insulin problems, they also struggle with their weight-loss attempts as well.
That being said, stress alleviation is important for you to lose weight. Not only will you avoid binging, you can also put yourself in the right state of mind for you to be able to properly lose weight. It's worth noting an irony here; that stress can lead to people to skip exercise and yet exercise is an excellent way to relieve stress.
Relieving stress can be as simple as changing your outlook in life. Stress is a reaction to challenges thrown at you. You can either look at them negatively and be depressed or take them as a challenge for you to overcome. Once you've mastered the positive outlook, you can then apply this to your workout regimen. For instance, you can want to feel the aching muscles that you get only through working out; which consequently will make you want to work out more.
If you're still having trouble getting the jumpstart on your weight-loss plan, consider getting the help of some supplements out there. A good way to start is with milder supplements, such as Xtend. You can take a look at Nutrition Warehouse for more details. Only use supplements once you get the mental state in order. Otherwise, the supplements will only do more harm than good as they are designed to be used for working out.
Related Links:
You Won't Lose Any Weight Unless You Makeover Your Mind First (huffingtonpost.com)
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success (edition.cnn.com)
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