This is an exciting time of year for many graduates and parents – both high schoolers and college grads. They have certainly had to navigate some very interesting times. Of course, as adults, we know that challenging and precarious times are just a part of life.
If you are currently working to (or desiring to) lose weight, chances are you may have struggled with something many of our weight loss clients share with us: the challenge of being “perfect”.
There is NO doubt: America is THE best country to live in! All of us at Activate Metabolics feel strongly about that! We are blessed to live in a country with so much opportunity and such freedom. Make NO mistake about that.
What kind of LEGACY are we leaving our children health-wise?
And how has 15 years of GOVERNMENT focused efforts impacted obesity rates?
It is very obvious that people are awakened and motivated to make lifestyle changes in many different ways. Some like to see proof in before/after pictures. Others want to learn the science. Some folks get stirred into action after getting a concerning diagnosis by their doctor. Then there are those who pay attention to statistics and trends. Numbers grab their attention. That is what we are sharing in this piece.
There are many forms of unhealthy or limited thinking when it comes to weight loss. We have covered a handful of them over the past several blogs. The simple truth is this:
Have you ever said – or maybe even just thought this about yourself?
For many people, the mere amount they want/need to lose creates a such a big mental block that it prevents them from even starting.
Have you ever said the phrase above? It is frequently heard in our consultations with people interested and inquiring into our weight loss program.
Ever said that line above? Many people say things like that. Others use phrases like …
- “I’ve got bad metabolism.”
- “My metabolism just stinks.”
- “My metabolism is GONE!”
- “I guess I’m just meant to be fat.”
When it comes to our health, Americans commonly tolerate a “less than optimal” level as long as they are able to … as long as they can get by with … often until they get a wake-up call.