Friday, June 09, 2006
Time For Change...
Did you take your measurements? Good. Let's set some primary goals. Decide what you want to lose and where - what would you be happy with...a couple of inches of your waist, your hips? Are you quite happy with your thighs but want to improve the appearance? Or is it a case of toning muscle in your arms as opposed to actually losing weight from there?
How long would it take you to make these changes - 4 weeks? 6 weeks? 2 months? 6 months? A year? Write down some realistic goals - obviously the length of time will depend on how much weight you want to lose. This part is very important. You have to be aiming for a goal, that way you stay focused and determined. Nothing beats the feeling you get from setting a goal and achieving it. You have done it in other areas of your life there is no reason why you can't do it with your weight and health. No reason at all!
Write down your primary goals, and your reasons for wanting to lose weight. Date it, read it and put it away.
Excellent. Well done! This stage is often the hardest. Some of you may agree with me and those who found it easy may not. But believe me, actually going and doing it can be sooo difficult. Now it 's done.
You have your primary goals now, but before we begin working within those timelines we are going to do some preparation first. It will be a little change here and a little change there but all essential 'grooming' which will make the whole 'weight loss' process alot easier.
This approach is far more effective than jumping straight in. Don't get me wrong, jumping staight in is great too but if you have been trying to lose weight for a while, whether it's a few stone or a few pounds this way will be more beneficial for you. These gradual changes you make will eventually become habits. One step at a time folks!
How long would it take you to make these changes - 4 weeks? 6 weeks? 2 months? 6 months? A year? Write down some realistic goals - obviously the length of time will depend on how much weight you want to lose. This part is very important. You have to be aiming for a goal, that way you stay focused and determined. Nothing beats the feeling you get from setting a goal and achieving it. You have done it in other areas of your life there is no reason why you can't do it with your weight and health. No reason at all!
Write down your primary goals, and your reasons for wanting to lose weight. Date it, read it and put it away.
Excellent. Well done! This stage is often the hardest. Some of you may agree with me and those who found it easy may not. But believe me, actually going and doing it can be sooo difficult. Now it 's done.
You have your primary goals now, but before we begin working within those timelines we are going to do some preparation first. It will be a little change here and a little change there but all essential 'grooming' which will make the whole 'weight loss' process alot easier.
This approach is far more effective than jumping straight in. Don't get me wrong, jumping staight in is great too but if you have been trying to lose weight for a while, whether it's a few stone or a few pounds this way will be more beneficial for you. These gradual changes you make will eventually become habits. One step at a time folks!
# posted by Chantal @ 23:02 
