Why Humility and Kindness Are Critical for Lasting Weight Loss Success

Devising the perfect recipe for lasting weight loss success, coming up with the necessary ingredients and correct proportions can take some work.

And is likely to change with time and experience.

I’ve written before about the importance of healthy amounts self kindness and  compassion.

Recently, as I was listening to Tim McGraw’s Award Winning Song: Humble & Kind, I had another realization….

“Humble And Kind” Lyrics

(written by Lori McKenna)

You know there’s a light that glows by the front door
Don’t forget the key’s under the mat
When childhood stars shine,
Always stay humble and kind

Go to church ’cause your mamma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won’t be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

Don’t expect a free ride from no one
Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why:
Bitterness keeps you from flyin’
Always stay humble and kind

Know the difference between sleeping with someone
And sleeping with someone you love
“I love you” ain’t no pick-up line
So always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say “please”, say “thank you”
Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie
I know you got mountains to climb
But always stay humble and kind
When those dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride
But always stay humble and kind

When it’s hot, eat a root beer popsicle
Shut off the AC and roll the windows down
Let that summer sun shine
Always stay humble and kind

Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you’re going don’t forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind

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In addition to happiness and kindness, lasting weight loss requires that you stay humble.

It’s a mistake to get arrogant and think you’ve got it all figured out.

At least it was for me.

After losing weight with Weight Watchers and achieving the gift of WW lifetime status, I mistakenly believed that I no longer needed the program, support and accountability that had gotten me there.

There are several things I’d like to go back and tell my younger self…

One is, “When you achieve Weight Watchers Lifetime Status treat it as the gift that it is.

Don’t toss it aside.

Value it.

Maintain it by weighing in at least once a month.

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Continue to go to meetings.

The bounteous modern world is just too full of temptations to derail you.

You’ll continue to learn so much and grow and help others by sticking with it.

You’re not done. Not even close.”

Instead I failed to make the connection. I got haughty and cocky and took all the credit.

Arrogance and pride are dangerous.

So after several setbacks, I got humble and made a lasting commitment to the only weight loss plan that has ever worked for me in the long run.

My meeting has become 30 minutes of sanity, connection and support in an out of control food world run amok. My leader(s) and fellow members are trusted friends.

I feel fortunate to have figured this out finally. And I try never to take any of it for granted.

I try to stay humble and kind.

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