r/emergeweightloss

I've been thinking about how to make movement something I actually enjoy instead of something I feel like I have to force myself to do. I think I used to approach exercise with an all-or-nothing mindset. If I couldn't do a ""proper"" workout, I sometimes felt like there was no point. I'm trying to change that way of thinking and appreciate smaller amounts of movement too. What types of activity do you genuinely enjoy?

Something I've been thinking about lately is how much of this journey is actually mental. Obviously physical changes can be important, but I'm also paying attention to how my habits, confidence, and relationship with my habits confidence and relationship with my routines change over time. I don't want to define the entire journey by one measurement. For those further along, what has changed for you besides the physical side?

Does anyone else find themselves paying attention to every tiny change once they start focusing seriously on their health? I'm starting to wonder if I'm analyzing things too much. I know everyone's journey is different, and I'm not looking for a diagnosis. I'm more curious whether other people had to learn to step back and stop examining every little thing. How did you find a healthier balance?

What’s the biggest mental change you’ve noticed since starting weight-loss medication that nobody warned you about?

Monday Reset  new week, clean slate
Morning, Emerge family. However last week went the great days and the messy ones  this is your reset. 💚
Drop one small intention for the week. Not a giant goal. One doable thing: "drink my water," "walk after dinner," "be kinder to myself on hard days."
I'll go first in the comments. What's yours? 

I just wanted to appreciate everyone who takes the time to answer questions here. There are so many different experiences in this community, and I think that's what makes it useful. Someone can post about something they're struggling with and often find someone else who understands exactly what they're talking about. Sometimes simply knowing you're not the only person figuring things out is enough to make a difficult day feel a little easier.

Well guys, I have managed to stick to my resistance band and stretching work out every morning. And today I was able to do all my lunges without losing my balance and following over! It's the little things that give us the most joy! What about you? Have you ad any little moments?