What's Holding Me Back?

There are times in my life that I feel unmotivated. I feel like the work it takes to achieve the goals I have set is too hard.  But I think about it, and the bar doesn't actually seem to be set that high.  When I decided what goals where attainable, I though long and hard about whether or not I was truly able to set them.  So what's the deal?  What is holding me back?  Here are a couple of sabotaging thoughts that threaten my drive and how I turn them around.

1.  Fear of Failure:  trying really hard and not getting results.
How I deal:  When I don't try, I don't get results either.  My current state is not the worst place in the world. If I stay where I am for the rest of my life, I still love myself, am surrounded by love, am fortunate in the opportunities I am getting to explore, and appreciate so many things about my world. So even if I don't get the results I am looking for, experiencing the effort will be success. 

2.  Fear of Restriction:  Just considering dieting has me spooning honey straight out of the jar (truth, not proud of it, but being honest).
How I deal:  If I think about the good I am enjoying by eating incredible foods that are supportive of my body rather than the bloating I am not suffering from the delicious foods that are damaging to my body, I can practice what I preach and focus on the positive.  A gratitude journal helps me keep this perspective ever present.  

3.  Option Overwhelm:  There is so much I could be doing that I am frozen by indecision and do nothing.  This often presents itself as boredom, but that is a coverup.
How I deal:  Make a list of all of the possibilities and pick one.  Taking any action builds confidence in taking more action.  If I make a mistake, I will still be learning.  

4.  Embarrassment to Be A Coach and "Working on Weight Loss":  I "should" already have this stuff mastered.
How I deal:  It is not embarrassing to work on gaining strength, so why is it embarrassing to work on better nutrition?  What I am building are life habits, so weight loss shouldn't look any different than any other time.  I am on the continuum of learning about what makes me the healthiest I can be right now, which has changed since postpartum, post surgery, post college, etc.  Each stage of life is a new learning experience in my health.  

5.  Fear of the Wrong Effort:  Practicing the discipline to not eat my husband's incredible homemade Rosemary and Sea Salt Sourdough and still not healing my gut.
How I deal:  I won't know what works until I try something.  I'm not in a hurry.  I have my whole life to keep exploring and learning. 

If any of these setbacks resonate with you, let's tackle them together.  I have a few spots still open for women are looking to lose between 10-20 lbs who are ready to face their obstacles and practice change.   Send me a message today to start Oct 1st.