On those days when motivation is low and reaching for what’s easy seems way more appealing than what was planned, don’t doubt yourself. We are built to conserve energy, and easy beats complicated hands down.
My habits are working with little effort on my part because of repetition. It’s not about how long you do something that matters, it’s the frequency. Here is my morning routine (which is really a bunch of easy-to-do habits strung together):
- Wake up and go downstairs and weigh in.
- Record my weight in my WW app.
- Take my Apple Watch off the charger and put it on.
- Get a cup of coffee, turn on the news, and play Wordle
- Make a simple breakfast
- Eat, take my vitamins, drink water
Not one of these habits is difficult to do. Each one holds a small reward, the weigh-in (for me) shows data trends that reveal how my body weight fluctuates while losing weight. I like to see it, so this works for me. If you’re the kind of person who would get completely bummed out with a gain after following the plan the day before, this is not a good habit for you. In each thing you do, there should be an opportunity for joy. The Apple Watch is very motivating for me because I enjoy closing my rings. However, if you are not motivated by external rewards, this may not be a helpful habit.
We are all so different, and knowing yourself is a huge asset if you embark on a weight loss journey. So think about what you can do to make this process a bit easier.
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