How to Stop Making Excuses for Your Weight

A good reason to kick the excuses and get back into shape

If you're sick and tired of being overweight but continue to excuse yourself with the same old reasons, it's time to realize that excuses keep you stuck where you are and cause you to believe that you lack control. And while old habits die hard, if you’ve been making excuse after excuse about why you can’t shed the weight, it's time to recognize that you can do something about it and take action to regain control over your life.

Edit Steps1Determine if your weight problem is due to a medical condition. Sometimes the reason why you’ve either gained weight or can’t seem to lose the weight is due to an underlying medical problem. However, simply assuming this to be the case and not having your doctor confirm it is an excuse. And even if you do have a medical condition, your doctor's advice may be able to help you manage around it instead of giving in to it. So, before you delve into other reasons surrounding your weight battle, see your doctor to check that you're not struggling with an issue that could be remedied by medical intervention. Medical issues that can make it difficult to lose weight include:Underactive thyroid: An underactive thyroid means that your body may not produce enough thyroid hormone to effectively burn stored fat.Hormonal changes: Different stages in life may produce a shift in hormones, which can lead to weight gain. Examples include menopause, pregnancy and puberty. However, some of these changes are temporary and most require a new approach rather than assuming things can stay as they always have done.Chronic stress: If you're in a constant state of stress and anxiety, your body may produce a chemical called cortisol. This stress hormone causes your body to store excess fat, just in case you need it for hiking over the mountains to safer territory. The only thing is, we're not living like cavemen running from danger anymore and daily stress that doesn't get relieved can wind up as unhelpful weight gain.Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): More than 5 million women in the U.S. suffer from PCOS, which is a result of a hormonal imbalance.

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