Rome wasn't built in a day and your fat loss won't happen
that way either. Don't expect to start eating perfectly and
exercising religiously tomorrow. Instead set yourself up
for success by implementing at least one supportive habit
per week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of "progress,
not perfection." By developing awareness that improvement
is measured by your daily progress, you can save yourself a
lot of grief and frustration from the beginning. Focusing
on small, positive steps in everything you do is a vital
component to change. It starts you moving in the right
direction and the momentum of your amazing, transforming
results will soon follow. With time, commitment and a
willingness to continue to take those small steps, failure
is not an option.
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact that you didn't gain
it overnight so you're not going to lose it overnight. A
safe and effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2
pounds of fat loss a week, not 10. As you begin your weight
loss journey, aim for 2-3 small improvements each week.
Build up to eating more supportively and moving a little
more than yesterday. These small changes will add up to big
improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes" that promise
accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight
slowly. Sure we all want instant results, but it's
impossible to undo a years of inactivity and poor nutrition
overnight.
Instead of only looking at the big picture, try to break it
down into smaller bites. Set one-month goals, three-month
goals, six-month goals and even yearly goals. Carry over
each previous goal to make sure that you aren't stopping
one to achieve another. Make sure goals are achievable and
realistic and what you truly want. A half-hearted desire
will produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must face the challenges.
Sometimes that means not getting to exercise or eat
properly. The difference is we get it. We make it a point
to view each situation, each setback as an opportunity to
LEARN and ASK, "What could I do differently next time?"
Then it becomes a matter of getting back on track as soon
as possible. Leave the excuses and blame behind and forget
about beating ourselves up - we're only human. Strive to do
a little better today than you did the day before. The key
is to stay consistent, focused and take daily action. Make
goals meaningful. Our minds cannot differentiate between
achieving an enormous goal or a miniscule goal it only
perceives success or failure. If you set a goal that is
impossible to fail you'll only be setting yourself up for
tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that you HAVE to
workout for a set time to feel a sense of completion is ill
fated. If you set out to workout for 30 minutes and you
only get in 20, you'll more apt to be disappointed
regardless of how hard you worked. If you simply set a goal
to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and complete your
resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself as
a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to
participate in a race or sport that you've never had the
endurance for? Then use that as a goal! When the end
justifies the means it's easier to make it through the
rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are able to
achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
----------------------------------------------------
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women's fitness
coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of
the internationally popular e-book - The Busy Mom's Fat
Loss Bible. Go to http://www.busymomsfatloss.com to get
your FREE copy and discover everything you need to know to
losing unwanted fat and how to keep it off for good.
that way either. Don't expect to start eating perfectly and
exercising religiously tomorrow. Instead set yourself up
for success by implementing at least one supportive habit
per week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of "progress,
not perfection." By developing awareness that improvement
is measured by your daily progress, you can save yourself a
lot of grief and frustration from the beginning. Focusing
on small, positive steps in everything you do is a vital
component to change. It starts you moving in the right
direction and the momentum of your amazing, transforming
results will soon follow. With time, commitment and a
willingness to continue to take those small steps, failure
is not an option.
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact that you didn't gain
it overnight so you're not going to lose it overnight. A
safe and effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2
pounds of fat loss a week, not 10. As you begin your weight
loss journey, aim for 2-3 small improvements each week.
Build up to eating more supportively and moving a little
more than yesterday. These small changes will add up to big
improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes" that promise
accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight
slowly. Sure we all want instant results, but it's
impossible to undo a years of inactivity and poor nutrition
overnight.
Instead of only looking at the big picture, try to break it
down into smaller bites. Set one-month goals, three-month
goals, six-month goals and even yearly goals. Carry over
each previous goal to make sure that you aren't stopping
one to achieve another. Make sure goals are achievable and
realistic and what you truly want. A half-hearted desire
will produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must face the challenges.
Sometimes that means not getting to exercise or eat
properly. The difference is we get it. We make it a point
to view each situation, each setback as an opportunity to
LEARN and ASK, "What could I do differently next time?"
Then it becomes a matter of getting back on track as soon
as possible. Leave the excuses and blame behind and forget
about beating ourselves up - we're only human. Strive to do
a little better today than you did the day before. The key
is to stay consistent, focused and take daily action. Make
goals meaningful. Our minds cannot differentiate between
achieving an enormous goal or a miniscule goal it only
perceives success or failure. If you set a goal that is
impossible to fail you'll only be setting yourself up for
tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that you HAVE to
workout for a set time to feel a sense of completion is ill
fated. If you set out to workout for 30 minutes and you
only get in 20, you'll more apt to be disappointed
regardless of how hard you worked. If you simply set a goal
to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and complete your
resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself as
a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to
participate in a race or sport that you've never had the
endurance for? Then use that as a goal! When the end
justifies the means it's easier to make it through the
rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are able to
achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
----------------------------------------------------
Holly Rigsby is a nationally recognized women's fitness
coach, certified personal trainer (CPT) and the author of
the internationally popular e-book - The Busy Mom's Fat
Loss Bible. Go to http://www.busymomsfatloss.com to get
your FREE copy and discover everything you need to know to
losing unwanted fat and how to keep it off for good.
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