By Holly Rigsby, CPT
FitYummyMummy.com
Rome
wasn't built in a day and your fat loss won't happen that way either.
Don't expect to start eating perfectly and exercising religiously
tomorrow. Instead set yourself up for success by implementing at least
one supportive habit per week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of
"progress, not perfection." By developing awareness that improvement is
measured by your daily progress, you can save yourself a lot of grief
and frustration from the beginning. Focusing on small, positive steps
in everything you do is a vital component to change. It starts you
moving in the right direction and the momentum of your amazing,
transforming results will soon follow. With time, commitment and a
willingness to continue to take those small steps, failure is not an
option.
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact that you didn't
gain it overnight so you're not going to lose it overnight. A safe and
effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2 pounds of fat loss a week,
not 10. As you begin your weight loss journey, aim for 2-3 small
improvements each week. Build up to eating more supportively and moving
a little more than yesterday. These small changes will add up to big
improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes"
that promise accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight
slowly. Sure we all want instant results, but it's impossible to undo a
years of inactivity and poor nutrition overnight.
Instead of
only looking at the big picture, try to break it down into smaller
bites. Set one-month goals, three-month goals, six-month goals and even
yearly goals. Carry over each previous goal to make sure that you
aren't stopping one to achieve another. Make sure goals are achievable
and realistic and what you truly want. A half-hearted desire will
produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must
face the challenges. Sometimes that means not getting to exercise or
eat properly. The difference is we get it. We make it a point to view
each situation, each setback as an opportunity to LEARN and ASK, "What
could I do differently next time?" Then it becomes a matter of getting
back on track as soon as possible. Leave the excuses and blame behind
and forget about beating ourselves up – we're only human. Strive to do
a little better today than you did the day before. The key is to stay
consistent, focused and take daily action. Make goals meaningful. Our
minds cannot differentiate between achieving an enormous goal or a
miniscule goal it only perceives success or failure. If you set a goal
that is impossible to fail you'll only be setting yourself up for
tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that
you HAVE to workout for a set time to feel a sense of completion is ill
fated. If you set out to workout for 30 minutes and you only get in 20,
you'll more apt to be disappointed regardless of how hard you worked.
If you simply set a goal to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and
complete your resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself
as a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to
participate in a race or sport that you've never had the endurance for?
Then use that as a goal! When the end justifies the means it's easier
to make it through the rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are
able to achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
About the Author
Holly
Rigsby is a nationally recognized women’s fitness coach, certified
personal trainer (CPT) and the author of the internationally popular
e-book – Fit Yummy Mummy - Burn Your Baby Fat & Get Your Body Back.
Go to FitYummyMummy.com to get your FREE copy of her special report: "The Five Ways To Boost Your Metabolism."
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