• Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Half Size Me

A program of one. Supported by many.

  • Half Size Me Podcast
  • HSM Shop
  • One-On-One Coaching
  • What is Half Size Me?
    • About
    • Contact
  • For HSM Community Members
    • Manage Your Account
    • Member-Only Facebook Group
    • Login to HSMC forums

Knowing Your Why

February 16, 2017 by HeatherRobertson

44_knowingyourwhySomething that I typically work with my coaching clients on right away, or that we at least talk about, is their “why.” A lot of times, we get so caught up in the scale, the weight loss, the program, that we lose sight of our “why.”

Why are you doing this? Why is it that every day you’re waking up; you’ve already pre-packed your lunch; you have a healthy breakfast option; you’re drinking your water; you’re getting in your exercise. Why are you doing that? Chances are it comes down to one of several reasons, and you need to refocus on your “why” continuously.

If you don’t have this, I urge you to think about it now. Create a list of “whys.” Don’t worry about how superficial your reasons sound. Don’t worry about sounding like you’re being selfish. Put it all out there. It can be anything from wanting to be a better mother or a better wife, to just wanting to look better in pants or to be able to buy clothes in regular sizes. It could be also for things that are medically related. You could need to get off your medication. I get it all. Write it all out.

Write your “whys” down, and reconnect with them on a daily basis. Keep in mind, being healthy has no end. I’m continuously working on getting healthier. I’m continuously working on getting stronger. There was no cutoff point where I finished getting healthy. You’re constantly working at it, just like maintaining a car. You’re doing things every day to keep that going.

A lot of times when people get knocked off, and they’re struggling to get back on track, it’s because maybe they aren’t connecting with their “why.” I don’t look at it as you’re on or you’re off, or you’re good or you’re bad. I look at it as degrees of health.

Are you the healthiest version of yourself today? That can be something that depends on the person. If you’ve been extremely strict with what you’ve been eating, and you decide you want to have that piece of birthday cake at a party, that might be the best thing you can do for your mental health in that moment.

Ask yourself, is this healthy for you physically, mentally and emotionally, and are you enjoying your life? Because if the answer to all those questions is yes, then you’re doing the right things. In this whole process, connect with your “why.” Never lose sight of why you’re doing this, why you’re working toward swinging your life into a healthy direction. It’s not on and off. It’s varying degrees of health.

Filed Under: Blog, Weight Loss Inspiration, Weight Loss Journey

Footer

Legal Information

Terms of Service (aka Terms and Conditions)
Privacy Policy

© 2022 · Half Size Me Media, LLC

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT