Yeah.. it’s Monday beautiful people. I know it came as a startling realization as your alarm blared you to life and left you scrambling trying to remember what day it was and what planet you were on.
Nothing like shaking the sleep out… shaking the body out… and rolling into a Monday.
You’ve already got the to-do list planned and a weekly agenda lined out.
Perhaps, if you’re like many, you’ve decided today….today is THE day.
No.. not to quit your job….
The day you’re finally going to get started…get moving… do things differently.
It’s time to take back your life… to lose weight and get moving again ’cause you’re tired of being fat ( let’s just be honest here, ok? if I can say that about myself where I was 8 years ago… it’s ok… being real is the first step to success) and you’re tired of well…feeling tired. Or feeling sluggish and having no energy or getting out of breath doing simple daily tasks.
You can change all that. Really. It won’t happen overnight, but it won’t happen if you don’t get started.
I don’t care how young or old you are you can start doing things differently to impact your life in a better way.
So, if you’re one of the many who rolled out of bed today with this on your mind, may I offer a few suggestions? Ideas? Tips?
First… I’m super proud of you for wanting to improve your health! And if you’re going to do this remember…
Take one day at a time. I know that sounds rather…simple? But seriously…take one day. Don’t look six months out or think about how you need to lose a zillion pounds… that will intimidate anyone and make them wanna quit. Focus on the day you’re in and focus on making better choices for yourself. Don’t expect perfection just aim for improvement.
Eat a little less, listen to your body when you are hungry, stop when you’re comfortable, practice eating more whole foods, don’t completely deprive yourself.
You know… just little things through your day that will start to add up.
Then… in that same day…try and see how you can add more purposeful movement into your day. Take the stairs, park further out at the store, go for an evening walk, go to the park and really play with your kids.. get creative.
Now… you made it through your day… get up tomorrow…repeat process… only this time you’re gonna try and do just …. a little more….
Eat a little less, eat something more healthy, go for a longer walk, think of a physical activity you want to try and then do it….
And you will focus on caring for yourself one day at a time.
Oh, and if you have a day you don’t do so well with ? You will get up tomorrow and start again. Do not quit.
Focus on one day at a time, with small goals ( focus on 5lb weigh loss increments) adding in healthier foods, allowing occasional treats, and getting in purposeful exercise will have you moving steadily on your way to your goals.
From that point keep challenging yourself to do a little more each day, and each week. Measure success not just in weight loss but also in things like, inches lost, energy level, mental well being, lab/doctors visits, confidence and feeling empowered at tackling your days for your health and fitness goals, and overall satisfaction with how you’re feeling.
You can accomplish anything you decide to do =)
sassyfitnesschick 