How often do you check the 7-day weather forecast? This question can be subjective in nature typically linked in part to where you live, work, or travel. No matter the answer, we can all agree that the weather will change on a day to day basis. These known fluctuations can be a similar representation of how our body weight and nutritional adherence is regulated throughout the week.
No matter the goal of a person (weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain) the only constant is change. Each day brings something different to the table throughout the week. Plans, moods, and decisions are a few examples that can be quickly altered at the blink of an eye. Check out the picture below, it features a simple illustration of this aspect:
Imagine yourself on vacation in a tropical paradise. It's Sunday morning when you arrive to your hotel, the sun begins to peak over the ocean horizon, and upon entering the lobby you notice the weather forecast glowing on the TV screens. Most would agree that a great week is ahead! Now let's break it down to how this forecast relates to your body weight and nutritional adherence throughout the week.
Average Temperature for the week: 78° F
Days ABOVE Average= Higher Nutrition Adherence & Lower Body Weight
Days BELOW Average= Lower Nutrition Adherence & Higher Body Weight
The weather represents your mood/feelings toward your nutrition:
Sunny- 90 to 100% Adherence
Mostly Sunny- 80 to 90% Adherence
Partly Sunny- 70 to 80% Adherence Rain/Thunderstorm- less 70% Adherence
So what does this all mean? The main takeaway is that your body weight and nutritional adherence do not move in a straight line. Some days they may increase while other days they decrease. The objective is to focus on week to week movements instead of daily changes and ensure that you are going in the intended direction of your goals. By doing so, you will be able to enjoy the Weather in Paradise!
No matter the goal of a person (weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain) the only constant is change. Each day brings something different to the table throughout the week. Plans, moods, and decisions are a few examples that can be quickly altered at the blink of an eye. Check out the picture below, it features a simple illustration of this aspect:
Average Temperature for the week: 78° F
Days ABOVE Average= Higher Nutrition Adherence & Lower Body Weight
Days BELOW Average= Lower Nutrition Adherence & Higher Body Weight
The weather represents your mood/feelings toward your nutrition:
Sunny- 90 to 100% Adherence
Mostly Sunny- 80 to 90% Adherence
Partly Sunny- 70 to 80% Adherence Rain/Thunderstorm- less 70% Adherence
So what does this all mean? The main takeaway is that your body weight and nutritional adherence do not move in a straight line. Some days they may increase while other days they decrease. The objective is to focus on week to week movements instead of daily changes and ensure that you are going in the intended direction of your goals. By doing so, you will be able to enjoy the Weather in Paradise!