Negative motivation?

Do you constantly nag yourself about eating 'right', berate yourself when you don't, and expect nothing but perfection, no matter how much progress is made?

Most people approach weight loss from a position of "pain". The tools of the trade are guilt, doubt, shame and self-flogging.

Instead of celebrating the 24 pounds they've lost, they see the 6 they still haven't lost.

Does this sound familiar?

The focus is on the negative rather than the positive. It's the way most people were conditioned in their upbringing. Don't do this, don't do that, you did this wrong, etc.

To people used to beating themselves up, it may seem like the best way to get motivated, but consider this: if you attempted to motivate an employee like that, how long do you reckon they'd stick around?

So why try to motivate yourself this way?

Focus on the positives. The progress you did make, however small.

You deserve your support don't you? Then be supportive. You're worth it.