2013 is quickly coming to a close and 2014 is around the corner. Have you sat down and made your new year's resolutions. I know a majority of us will be focused on Fitness and Health goals. Whether it be losing a few pounds for your friend’s wedding in the spring, gearing up for that beach vacation or setting yourself up to run the NYC Marathon next fall.
Remember to keep everything in focus. Its nice to know where you want to go. Rome wasn't built in a day. Think of it as a road trip. Every trip, while you may know the final destination, is full of pit stops and local road markers, your fitness goals should be no different.
Set yourself up with weekly, monthly and the ultimate finish line. Don't try to rush it. Take it step by step. Weight loss goals should be something like 2 pounds a week, 10 pounds a month. These are average numbers. Its is important to remember that the first week or so of any diet may be filled with a big drop. This is usually do to a decrease of water weight. Stay focused. There is no healthy way to sustain loosing 10 + pounds a week. Be realistic.
Pick one day a week, I'd say Friday morning is best, to weigh yourself. Weigh yourself at the same time wearing the same amount of clothing each time.
Get your friends on board. It never hurts to have positive re enforcement from friends. Who knows? Maybe they may want to lose weight also. Make it a team effort.
Read up on the right foods. Find a variety of healthy, low fat foods that will keep you interested and focused.
Remember to keep your medical doctor in the loop. You want to lose the weight safely and effectively, and keep it off.
All the best in 2014. Let’s make this world a better, healthier place to live.
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