My Four Pillars of healthy weight loss
• Food • Activity • Mindset • Sleep
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What's Your "Why"?
Know your reasons for losing!
They can motivate you all
year long.

By: Weight Watchers
What brought you to your first Weight Watchers meeting? Concerns about your health? An upcoming event? A snide remark? As time goes on, it's easy to lose sight of your "why." And, often, your "why" changes. Staying connected to the reasons you're a Weight Watchers member can help motivate you to keep moving forward.

When you first joined, the thrill of something new was the proverbial wind beneath your wings. Armed with program materials, weight-loss tools, smart strategies, and the support of your Leader and fellow members, you were on point and on pro all the way. Now, things are pretty routine. Perhaps your menu has become a bit same-y. Or the fitness class you once found challenging feels ho-hum (and you've skipped it more than once recently). Maybe you get so wrapped up in taking care of others, that there's little time left for you.

Back to basics
Reconnecting with your elementary "whys" can help reignite your enthusiasm for reaching new, realistic goals—on and off the scale. Set aside 15 minutes today, during your lunch break or after dinner, to jot down the reasons you decided to live a healthier lifestyle. Here are some ideas to kick-start your list:

Clothing: Have them fit better. Enjoy more stylish options. Feel more comfortable in what you wear. Shop in a wider range of stores.

Physical abilities: Keep up with the kids. Improve your sex life. Climb stairs more easily. Fit into airplane seats (and roller coasters!).

Health: Place less stress on your joints. Lower high blood pressure and cholesterol. Sleep better. Lower your risk of heart disease.

Psychological: Increase your self-confidence. Be a good role model for your kids. Boost your mood and improve your self-confidence.

Building a better "why"
We all have the "I want to look good at my friend's wedding" reasons—but to reach your goals and be successful in the long run, you'll need "whys" like improving your health and boosting your self-confidence.

Also if your motivation is based on someone else's body, or fueled by someone else's opinion, it's likely to fade quickly. And such unrealistic expectations may make you frustrated and impatient with your progress. But when you decide to eat healthy and get fit for you then your experience will be more positive, rich, and rewarding.

At first, you might be motivated by the negative. You hate shopping for swimsuits and jeans. Or you're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. However, when you frame your reasons positively, they'll be more appealing, hopeful, and forward-thinking. And that's exactly the direction you're headed.
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