Setting yourself up for success!

wordena

You need compelling reasons to keep doing what you are doing. It's not enough to say I want to be healthy. I want to lose weight. Multi-faceted goals are important, and they shouldn't all be about numbers. This has really helped me in the past.

I set small goals along the way that I know I can accomplish. Things like doing more than one real push up, or one size smaller in pants. I revel in every small accomplishment, ..... like when your workout becomes easier, or better yet when you feel you need to step it up a notch. I lifted a much heavier dumbbell than I thought I could for a set! I squatted more than my body weight! I increased my miles! I went longer today! I finally figured out that machine or exercise! I tried a new class! I feel happy and healthy today!
I set long terms goals as well..... like I want to run a half marathon one day! I will wish to complete this exercise program (Insanity). I will lift this "#" much weight one day.!
Non- weight goals are sooo important. And please keep measurements as well, you may stay the same weight, but often your measurements change.
Health is a journey, and weight is one of the least important measures, after you remember all of the things youve accomplished and will accomplish. And for goodness sake! Write down every accomplishment so you can see it when you feel low or unsuccessful.
Good Luck!

pe4sandra

I like the idea of writing down my accomplishments. Will try...thanks!

dorthymcconnel

Thank you! This is what I needed to see this morning.