10 Ways to Overcome Exercise Obstacles

May 15, 2020 "Consider a more flexible approach to making healthy changes — be creative! Try new behaviors and then make a plan based on theories you've tested." — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Overcome Obstacles Move beyond your weight-loss plateau Has it been awhile since the scale has budged? Rather than come down hard on yourself, be curious about what's happening. The truth is, everyone reaches a weight-loss plateau eventually. Often it occurs before reaching your weight-loss goal, which can be frustrating. Answer these questions to help you analyze — and move beyond — your weight-loss plateau. Assess your weight-loss efforts now » Healthy Eating Be a mindful eater this weekend It's easy to consume extra calories without realizing it on the days that you spend more time at home. Keep unconscious munching in check and put mindful eating into practice with these ideas as you prepare and eat meals. It gets easier over time! Practice awareness with these tips » Today's Fitness Tip Be flexible with exercise When you're sketching out your physical activity plan, don't forget to plan for rest. You can stay moving on rest days with walking and gentle exercise, but plan to take days off from your routine from time to time in order to prevent burnout. Also, allow yourself to take a day or two off if you're not feeling well. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014