A limiting belief is a belief that constrains you in some way, often by creating self-imposed barriers or restrictions on what you can achieve.

In the context of exercise and weight loss, a limiting belief might be the belief that you’re not capable of losing weight or that you’ll never be able to stick to an exercise routine.

These beliefs can undermine your ability to exercise and lose weight by demotivating you, causing you to give up easily, or leading you to engage in self-sabotaging behaviors.

For example, if you believe that you’re destined to be overweight, you might not even bother trying to exercise or eat healthily because you don’t believe it will make a difference. Identifying and challenging these limiting beliefs is crucial for making progress towards your fitness and weight loss goals.