Welcome to the Weight Loss Resolution!

Well, last year about this time you may have made a resolution to lose weight. You may have even started a pool at work to help keep you motivated. However, something went wrong. Then you said I want to be in shape for spring break and life just got too busy. When the kids are out for summer I will have more time turned into when the kids go back to school I will have more time. And then finally after New Year's I will get back in shape. Sound familiar?

Don't blame yourself. Sometimes life gets in the way of our dreams. We rationalize things because we are smart. Being to smart for your britches is a burden that I'm sure you are willing to live with. The thing about it is that here we are in the same place that we were last year, and probably a little heavier. This time you will be successful if you just try these simple steps.

1. Write it Down - Keep a daily log of your food intake. Good, bad or ugly write it down. This will keep you accountable and help you stay on track.


2. Be a B student - Don't try to be perfect. Trying to be perfect will just burn you out and cause binge eating. Instead follow the 90% rule. Eat well 90% of the time. Make 90% of your workouts. By allowing yourself to focus on the 90% you will last much longer and be more productive. 90%, a 100% of the time is better than 100% for only a couple weeks.


3. Goals, Goals, Goals - Write 3 types of goals. A long term goal for you to always strive for. This should have a time limit of two to three months. Then write weekly goals. And finally write daily goals. That way every time that you achieve these short term goals, you will feel successful. These mini-victories will keep you motivated for success and help to push you forward!

There you go. That's it for today. Tomorrow I will share with you the benefits of why working out less is more!