The number you see on your bathroom scale can be a motivating factor for some of you. But if the scale shows no weight loss in a particular week, a lot of you will begin to feel disappointed. Since the…
Category: Motivations & Expectations
Are you motivated enough to start slim.in? Are your expectations in line with what most people achieve on weight loss programmes? Read this section to find out more
“I only want to lose my double chin” – The myth of spot reduction
How many times have you looked into a mirror and criticised one part of your body? “I wish my legs were thinner.” “I wish my upper arms weren’t so rounded.” “If I could just lose my double chin, I’d look…
Measuring and tracking Quality of Life
People on weight loss journeys often experience significant shifts in their overall quality of life. Your mood, your energy levels, and your health are all likely to improve within as little as 2-4 months into your journey. A comparison from…
How to stay motivated – Some tips from people who have lost weight
Keep a photo diary From Carrie Sorrell, 20, from Hertfordshire. Lost 28kg (four and a half stone). "I asked my partner to take photographs of me in my underwear and kept a photo diary. It meant I could see what…
Working on your motivation
Have you written down what your personal reasons for wanting to lose weight are? This is a very important list because you may need to revisit it several times on Slim.in. If you already have a list written down, it…
Food and Weight Fantasies
Most of you starting out will have a fantasy of a sleek body with huge weight losses. Similar fantasies may exist about food too: when you are looking forward to an ‘end’ of your dieting, a period when you can…