1. Make a New Year's resolution that you cannot possibly stick to.
2. Make a New Year's resolution that is not attainable.
3. Make a New Year's resolution and not have a plan.
Each January 1st we all seem to get motivated and make resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, eat less, eat better, go to bed earlier, get up earlier and on and on. We may even fully intend to do these new resolutions and actually attempt them for a day, week or even a month. However, if we do not sit down and write a plan, it is like someone twirling in the wind not knowing where they will end up when they stop spinning. You need to have a plan of action, a specific end goal and small attainable baby steps all along the way to reach the little goals all along the way to the ultimate end goal.
If you desire to lose weight, you need to know how much and how long will it take you to lose the desired weight. What types of foods, exercise and motivation do you need? Do you need to write out a shopping list of foods you may need to purchase? What types of exercises are the best for you and do you have the equipment to complete these exercises. Do you need the assistance of a support person to help keep you on track? When at work or eating out how will you handle your food choices?
I was told that if you tell the world your goal out loud it makes it real and others will be watching to see if you follow through.
Keeping a food and exercise journal is a very good place to begin you new journey to good health.
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