(PCM+) WELL-BEE: with Shannon NP

Story by Shannon Somers / Contributing Writer, Owner Aesthetic State of Mind

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Celebrating Progress, Not Perfection: Staying Motivated in Your Weight Loss Journey

January always starts off with a bang. We’re excited about the new year, resolutions are set and we propelling her forward. Then a few weeks of our routine and we step on the scale….instantly feel defeated because that number isn’t where we want it to be. Weight loss is not about perfection—it’s about progress. Many people get caught up in the pursuit of an ideal outcome or they hyperfixate on a number on the scale. The number on that scale does not define you. Seems easy for someone else to say but trust me, I have lived it. Focusing on small victories helps build sustainable habits and long-term success. These small wins, like choosing a protein over a bagel or doing a couple of air squats during the day, boost conf