A Few Tips

Well, things have gone a tad more off course since I last posted. I've had a bug the past few days and haven't had much of an appetite at all. The things I have felt I can tolerate haven't always been what I'd choose under normal conditions. I'm starting to feel human today, so I'm moving back in the right direction. This is life and these things happen. We just have to do the best we can and get right back with the program when we're able.

I thought I'd share a few simple tips that have helped me:

1. Make the decision to change. Only YOU can make this decision. You can say you want to be healthier until you're blue in the face, but the desire to change has to come from deep within. No one else can do this for you.
2. Write down your goals and keep them visible.
3. Read everything you can get your hands on about health & fitness. This is a biggie for me. I stay motivated when I regularly feed my brain with info on health, wellness & fitness.
4. Find a buddy or group of buddies to support you through the ups & downs. This blog is great support for me, because it keeps me accountable.
5. Plan your daily meals & workouts. If I don't write down what I'm going to eat for the day, I'm more likely to make a bad choice. When I have everything planned and prepared ahead, I don't have to stop & search for the right foods. I feel in control, because I just look at my list and know exactly what I'm eating at each meal.
6. Take measurements! Dont' get too hung up with the number on the scale. The measuring tape and how your clothes fit are much better indicators of your progress.
7. Celebrate all your victories (even the little ones!) and do not beat yourself up if you fall off course. I used to make the mistake of letting one little cheat or bad day blow my entire program. I felt like if I wasn't 100% perfect, why bother. I'm way over that now and I hope you will be soon, too!

I hope this helps some of you!

See you next time!