And when you do go on the journey - it's the small be familiar stages or signposts along the way that show us we are moving forward, and that we will reach our destination.
OK I know we know that - but how often do we forget it?
When we have a mammoth task to perform that can be totally overwhelming, breaking it down into bite sized pieces will make it much more achievable. We've seen the evidence of this on TV relating to kids revising for GCSE. Revision in bite size pieces is promoted to help them achieve their goal.
So why don't we do apply the same principle when losing weight?
7lb or 7 stones can be daunting - but hey - we're not trying to do it by tomorrow.
We need to look upon it as a one way journey. Give ourselves a map or a plan. So how do we do this; what factors must be considered?
How about these ideas for example -
• What can we realistically expect to achieve in the first week or month or year?
• Don't go the same route as you went before or you'll end up just where you are now. And that's NOT where you WANT to be.
• What are we going to have to do to reach this goal?
• How are we going to reward ourselves if we do?
• Have we got a plan for the next stage of the journey?
• And if we temporarily lose our way? - No great problem - don't beat yourself up - just get out the map again and get right back on track.
Remember we're trying to lose weight, become healthier for life - so don't sabotage the plan or give up the journey just because you took the wrong turn temporarily or paused for a rest along the way.
Keep the long term vision and just enjoy the journey
Suggested Plan.
Remember - one small step in the right direction each day will get us where we want to be. Likewise, if we don't take any steps, we'll stay right where we are.
Week 1
This week I'll drink more water every day.
Week 2
Now I need to make sure I'm getting enough sleep as well as drinking water.
Week 3
This week I'll cut out at least 1 sugary snack. Did you know that by doing this alone you can lose 10lb over the year?
Week 4
As well as all the above I'm going to walk to work twice a week or go for a walk with my friend.
Week 5
This week (as well as all the above) I'll put a little less food on my plate at mealtimes and try to eat more slowly. I WILL stop eating when I feel full.
Week 6
Now the goals of weeks 1-5 are second nature to me, it's time to replace some of the red meat I eat with chicken or fish.
If I have genuinely made all this effort I deserve a reward (NO not chocolate). Perhaps you can get your nails done, have a body massage or a new hair do.
That wasn't too hard, was it?
By now you should be feeling good, so make more plans. For the next 6 weeks. If you have found any one thing particularly difficult, don't give up - cut it down into bite sized pieces and keep at it till you've mastered it!
Don't forget there's always help at hand
Tina_Richards
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