12/09/2025
Losing weight for the sake of losing weight is fine. Losing weight because you know the journey will also get you more energy to spend with your dogs and in nature (aka. the things that TRULY make you happy) is a whole different mindset.
When feeling unwell people often lose their identity as they slowly stop doing the things that used to bring them joy. The desire to reclaim that identity or redefine that identity if they’re looking for a better one can be such a strong foundation for the behaviour change needed to be successful.
It’s not that you need tons of hobbies to be happy or that you can’t have varied interests and still not feel amazing. These are just pieces to keep in mind when you decide to take a step forward. Why are you really doing it?