O.K! I have given myself a new goal. Shocking I know! I had a few triggers get to me this week with my St. George trip, husband buying my favorite non healthy food, neighbors over for dinner…the list goes on and on. Here is my new PLAN (: I’m still working on my Great in 8 challenge. We have 3 weeks left of that. This one is an add on to keep me motivated.
First of all, it’s important to be SPECIFIC when attempting to lose weight, gain muscle, eat healthier, or whatever your fitness goal is.
My goal is to lose 5 pounds.
I’m going to eat 100% healthy for 25 days.
I will keep a food journal of what I eat every day.
A friend of mine has a goal to be more toned or lower her body fat %. For her, I suggested she up her protein and lift HEAVY weights 6 days a week. I told her to have a CASEIN protein shake every night. It’s an easy and yummy way to increase protein.
The second part that’s necessary in being successful at weight loss is to be accountable to someone. Find a trusted friend to cheer you one. Send them your weight every week. Many times we keep our weight loss secrets to ourselves and when the opportunity arises to eat a few donuts we have no one to stop us. I gave my husband strict guidelines that he is not to buy kettlecorn, Backer’s cake, Pizza Factory breadsticks, or homemade cookies from Cutler’s or Paradise Bakery. I have a big list. Candy is no longer an issue for me. I’m thinking of cutting out all treats for my 2015 goal since the no candy one was easy. That’s a toughie because I love to bake. What I really need to do is learn to only have ONE! I’ve yet to master that skill.
I have one last helpful tip after you’ve reached your goal. Reward yourself! My reward this time will be a new ipod. I have needed one for a long time. I can’t even read the screen on it! I’ll probably post my food journal once a week too. Sorry that might be boring but it’ll keep me honest and on target.
Make it a great day. Run fast, lift heavy, and be happy! I heart SUMMER!!
