7 Counterintuitive Ways To Lose Weight

It doesn’t matter if you’re a half-marathon runner or a couch potato looking for a lifestyle change — most of us have told ourselves something similar from time to time as we catch a glimpse of our reflection in the bathroom mirror: I could stand to lose a few pounds.

We are notorious for giving our bodies a tough time, from thicker thighs and jiggly arms to persistent muffin tops and early signs of cellulite. And while there’s nothing wrong with these imperfections (a healthy body image is a necessity for a healthy body), an effort to lead a healthier life in general can include necessary weight loss — when it’s conducted in a positive way.

That positivity doesn’t always come so easily when we’re constantly stressing over the proper diet method to choose, or which fitness facts are actually fiction, so take a deep breath and stop overthinking it. It’s no longer all up to you to work through the most confusing aspects of successful weight loss.

Stop thinking about it!

At the end of the day, a mere number on a scale should not determine your happiness or approval with your body. Focus on how you feel: Is your typical exercise routine feeling easier? Does your middle now look leaner when you catch your reflection in the mirror again? Do you have to go shopping because you dropped an extra pants size? These positive aspects of your weight loss experience matter far more when it comes to not just your self-esteem but your self-induced stress levels.

The Huffington Post