How to fight psychological hurdles in the weight loss journey?

Negative body image- Some people measure their self-worth as per their body stats. They think that their worth is determined by body, shape, size or the food that they eat. This is a great block when you are trying to eat health your maintain a healthy weight. Negative body image can unconsciously lead to unhealthy eating patterns and other physical foods.

Stress- If you will take too much stress while trying to lose weight, you might not see a change in your weight despite best efforts. When stressed your body produces more cortisol which aids in weight gain. Stress also leads to overeating as it is the best way to calm your emotions.

Depression- Depression can cause a lot of problem not only mentally but physically as well. It leads to drastic weight fluctuations as the perception of being overweight makes you distressed physiologically and may lead to depression. Symptoms related to depression like sleeplessness or fatigue can make weight loss process more difficult. Medication required to curb depression also leads to weight gain. Therefore depression due to obesity or extra weight should be discussed with a mental health practitioner urgently and then the process of weight loss should be started.