The average weight loss for a six-week program is about 4kg.
That can seem like NOT a lot, but remember that you’re doing this for the long term. You have to keep your eye on the prize!
False expectations of Social Media
It’s also important to remember that social media is not always an accurate representation of reality. If you look at someone else’s Instagram account, they might appear to be losing weight every day, but that’s rarely the case. You have to find your own pace and stick with it, no matter what anyone else says.
The first thing to consider is your starting point. If you’re currently eating a lot of processed foods, drinking soda, and smoking cigarettes, then it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to stick to an exercise program for long enough to see results.
Realistic Goal-Setting
If you have a lot of weight to lose, then it’s also important to be realistic about what your body will look like at the end of six weeks. You may notice that you’ve lost some inches around your waist or thighs—that’s great! But if someone asks you how much weight you lost and they’re expecting a number in pounds, they might be disappointed when they hear the answer “Two”. Don’t let people guilt-trip you into measuring everything as pounds instead of inches—your body is not an object; it’s yours!