Have you ever wondered why, when people walk into the clinic, they all have such a determined and passionate look in their eyes? It's like they're saying...
Doctor, this year I'm going to be thin, I'm going to wear a bikini, I'm going to get my hourglass figure back!
70% of people who say this will return to the doctor in the next three months with the same or even higher weight. Along with a feeling of overwhelming guilt.
Why? Especially since you were so enthusiastic on the first day?
The harsh reality is… "Motivation is the sweetest trick in the weight loss world."
Debunking the old myth: Why doesn't "the fire within the chest" burn fat?
- Motivation is a treacherous force: It comes when you're watching TikToks of fit people at midnight, but it disappears the moment your boss yells at you at 3 pm and someone hands you a bubble tea. People's moods swing faster than a rollercoaster. If you entrust your physique to your emotions, you're essentially ruining it.
- Motivation has an expiration date each day: You spend your patience waking up early, battling traffic, arguing with clients… By evening, your "mental energy" is completely depleted. Your brain won't tell you to eat a salad; it'll crave a hearty barbecue to soothe your soul!
- It drives you crazy: Motivation often compels you to do things without thinking, such as: "Tomorrow I'm going to cut out all carbs! I'll run 10 kilometers every day!" Your body isn't a machine. After three days, your body protests, you have a breakdown, and it ends with you sitting in line at a buffet restaurant to compensate.
If you don't use inspiration, how can you fight hunger?
Keep your motivation for later. "I swiped my credit card to buy running shoes." หรือ "Throw away the snacks in the refrigerator." That's enough. After that, the thing that will make you thin is the most boring thing in the world… It's called… "A heartless system and an emotionally devoid of discipline."
People who actually lose weight don't wake up every day wanting to go for a run. Ninety-nine percent of them are lazy like you! But they do it because... "It's something that has to be done." Like showering and brushing his teeth, he designed his life to make it as difficult as possible for obesity to intrude (for example, not buying snacks, avoiding passing by bakeries). He transformed himself from "an overweight person who wants to be thin" to "someone who respects their own body."
The doctor will tell you something: if you really decide to walk this path, what "obstacles" you will encounter. The doctor will spread out a map right in front of you.
The doctor has created a 12-stage timeline to clearly show what "losing weight is difficult" looks like in both practice and psychology.
Timeline of the 12 grueling stages: The path to transformation (and spirituality).
If you think losing weight is like strolling gracefully through a meadow, you're wrong. This is a "battlefield" where you fight against yourself, and here's what you'll encounter in chronological order.
| period | Checkpoint Name | Symptoms you will experience. | Weapons required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1-3 | 1. Honeymoon Phase (Flames Burning) | Feeling energized! Bought new workout clothes, threw away all the snacks, and ate 100% clean. Feeling amazing, I can definitely do this! | consciousness: Don't go overboard and push yourself too hard right away. Save your energy for the later stages. |
| Day 4-7 | 2. Sugar Withdrawal | Your body starts protesting against not getting sugar: headaches, irritability, mood swings. Your brain will tell you to go to the refrigerator every half hour. | Environment: No snacks in the house, drink plenty of water, and don't stay up late. |
| 2st week | 3. The devil around the desk. | My colleagues are having a BBQ party, buying bubble tea one get one free, and the classic line... "Just eat it. One bite won't hurt." | A ruthless rejection: Practice saying "No, thank you" until it becomes a habit. |
| 3st week | 4. The Betrayal | The weight I initially lost (which was mostly water) has suddenly stopped completely, even though I'm eating very little and exhausted. Why isn't the scale moving at all?! | Forget about the scales; hide them in the storage room for now. Grab a measuring tape and measure your proportions instead, or look for pants that are looser. |
| 4st week | 5. Crisis of Faith (Why am I doing this?) | With accumulated fatigue, you'll start asking yourself: "What was the point of all this? Why torture myself with such a short life? Can't I just eat something delicious before I die?" | It's all about discipline. No need for reasons, no need for excuses, just get up and follow the schedule you've set. |
| 5st week | 6. The First Break of Temper (The Fall) | You're incredibly stressed and impulsively stuff yourself with three donuts or gorge yourself at a buffet. Guilt overwhelms you, making you feel worthless and a failure. | Self-compassion: Narrow out this meal! Try again next time. Don't punish yourself by overeating to spite yourself. |
| 5.5st week | 7. The Crossroads | Voices in my head are fighting: "Whatever, I'd be happy being fat again" VS "No way! I've been working on this for a whole month!" | Identity Shift: Repeat to yourself, "I am a health enthusiast. A health enthusiast gets back up immediately after falling." |
| Month 2 | 8. The Giant Stone Wall (The Plateau) | The body adjusts to a new metabolism, and weight and body measurements remain stable for weeks. This is where 80% of people give up. | Adjusting the plan: Increase the intensity of your workout or adjust your dietary (macro) ratio. |
| Month 3 | 9. The Species Shift Begins. | You start to feel irritable if you don't exercise. Eating vegetables is no longer torture. Your craving for sweets has decreased significantly. | Consistency: Maintain this standard, and you're building a "permanent habit." |
| Month 4 | 10. The Compliment Trap | People start commenting, "You've lost weight! What did you do?" You might get cocky and think, "Now that I'm thinner, rewarding myself with a cup of bubble tea won't hurt." (Watch out for the yo-yo effect!) | Humility: Accept the compliments, but don't celebrate wildly just yet. The journey is still long. |
| Month 5-6 | 11. The Ultimate Test | Having to go on an extended trip abroad or experiencing New Year's or Songkran festivals with several consecutive days of parties will put the system you've built to the ultimate challenge. | The 80/20 rule: You can enjoy life 20%, but you need to get the other 80% back under control. |
| From the 6th month onwards | 12. The Finish Line That Never Ends (The New Normal) | You're no longer "losing weight," it's your "new lifestyle." You're slim without even trying. Congratulations, you won! | Pride: Remember all the hardships and strive to maintain this result to the best of your ability. |
From a doctor's heart to patients, to friends, to everyone.
Having read this far, many of you are probably already scrolling through, wondering if the doctor is about to attach a LINE link, ending with a sales pitch for expensive fat-reduction courses, weight-loss pens, or abdominal liposuction promotions, right?
No, not at all… I’m not selling anything in this post!
The only thing the doctor wants to shove into your hands today is... "The painful truth." "Sincerity"
As a doctor who has listened to hundreds of patients cry and vent their frustrations about their body shape, I just want to stand here at the "entrance" of your weight loss journey, holding a sign that serves as a warning. I want to shout to you that…
The road ahead is not easy. It's not a bed of roses. It's filled with tears, hunger, despair, muscle aches, and self-criticism on days when you snap. It's a little slice of hell that you have to get through.
If you're hoping for overnight inspiration... don't bother. It's a waste of time.
But if you're prepared to use "discipline" to create "new habits" and are ready to fall and get back up hundreds of times... I'd like to be one of the people cheering you on!
The end result of this suffering isn't just a decrease in the number on the scale, but it is... "Self-respect" That's what you'll get in return, and it's something no clinic or no amount of money can buy for you.
It's definitely worth every drop of sweat… Keep fighting! The doctor is always here to support you! ❤️
