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Balancing Act - Issue 1: Section 1
Did ya' get a little too jolly?
The holidays are over and not only did you eat the stuffed turkey, but now
you feel like one. Been there done that! Did you know the average weight
gain during the holiday season is 10 lbs? Yuck! No wonder January is kick
off time for every gym. So what now? Well, stand up, shake it off and get
moving. It is a new beginning and a time for a new you. This month, I am
going to share with you steps you can take to get started on a healthier new
you (and maybe this time really keep those resolutions!)
1) SET YOUR GOALS.
First off, know what you want and be specific about it. I am a firm
believer that you have to state exactly what you want out of life in order
to get it. Don't just say, "Gosh, I'd like to lose some weight." But, for
example, say, "I want to lose 10 lbs by March and I will do it by getting up
and exercising every morning and watching what I eat."
Be firm and write out a contract to yourself that states what you are going
to achieve, by what date and how you intend to achieve it. Sign this
contract and hang it up where you will see it daily (make copies and carry
them with you wherever you go) so that when temptation rears its ugly head,
you will be reminded of your goal and can ask yourself if your actions are
going to bring you closer to it or pull you away.
Find someone you can be accountable to, someone you can check in with
weekly to share your progress (when I am trying to shed a few pounds for a
movie, I will hire a trainer just for this reason.) Better yet, get that
someone to join you in their own fitness quest.
It is also very important when setting goals to be realistic. No matter how
hard I try I will never be a size 0. It is just not my body type. I have
way too many curves and muscles (which I will take over being a size 0 any
day.) Also be aware that 2 lbs a week is a realistic weight loss goal. Any
more than that, and you risk losing muscle (not good if you want to lose
fat) and water (which results in only temporary weight loss)
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