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| "If you make small goals and accomplish them, It gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals," -John Johnson |
Every journey
begins with a step and getting healthier is no exception. It’s a total lifestyle
change and that can easily become overwhelming. Not only do you need to become more active and change your eating
habits; you also have to alter your attitudes and emotions. In a perfect world you could wake up
tomorrow eat nothing but fruits and vegetables, run 12 miles and rock that
bikini. But realistically,those changes will take time. Don’t risk setting yourself up
for failure by trying to change everything at once.
A better approach is
tackling a few small goals each day or one week at a time. For example, make a
goal to drink more water each day and focus on that. Then when you start to do
this regularly, you can move on to your next goal. Here are a few tips to help you get started :
Be short term and specific.
Instead of just saying, “I am going to start exercising”, you could say “I am going to walk for thirty minutes every day after dinner.”
Write it down.
Keep a journal to track your progress. If you're tech savvy,try downloading an app on your phone like “Myfitnesspal” to help you out.
State the Positive
Turn your goals into positive statements. Rather than saying “I won’t” eat candy ever again you can say "I will" eat a piece of fruit when I am craving something sweet.
Treat yourself!
Find ways to treat yourself when you succeed. You deserve it!
Most importantly, you ARE strong enough to change and every goal you reach will help you to realize this. Sometimes the fear of failing can be scarier than sticking to an unhealthy lifestyle you are used to. But setting and accomplishing goals will equip you with the confidence you need. So allow yourself to be a beginner, and be filled with compassion and patience. Remember, every step, no matter how small, is taking you one step closer to a healthier, happier you. So get excited, get motivated, and get ready to applaud yourself!
Be short term and specific.
Instead of just saying, “I am going to start exercising”, you could say “I am going to walk for thirty minutes every day after dinner.”
Write it down.
Keep a journal to track your progress. If you're tech savvy,try downloading an app on your phone like “Myfitnesspal” to help you out.
State the Positive
Turn your goals into positive statements. Rather than saying “I won’t” eat candy ever again you can say "I will" eat a piece of fruit when I am craving something sweet.
Treat yourself!
Find ways to treat yourself when you succeed. You deserve it!
Most importantly, you ARE strong enough to change and every goal you reach will help you to realize this. Sometimes the fear of failing can be scarier than sticking to an unhealthy lifestyle you are used to. But setting and accomplishing goals will equip you with the confidence you need. So allow yourself to be a beginner, and be filled with compassion and patience. Remember, every step, no matter how small, is taking you one step closer to a healthier, happier you. So get excited, get motivated, and get ready to applaud yourself!
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