Having struggled myself for so many years to lose weight, I really do understand the process and how difficult it is to begin. Life is not about perfection – So don’t set yourself up to fail by trying to be perfect. Your main goal should be to
MAKE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE CHOICES MORE OFTEN.
Here are some practical steps to help get you started.
DO
- Set yourself small achievable goals
- Make healthier lifestyle choices more often
- Exercise – walk the dog, do something you enjoy
- Focus on a healthy lifestyle not just on diet / food
- Practice saying NO (The more you practice the easier it gets)
- Learn a new technique to alleviate stress
DON’T
- Aim for perfection
- Skip meals
- Weigh more than once a week
- Eat fast and allow interruptions during a meal
- Read and eat
- Make excuses
If these lists look daunting then pick just one point from the Do list and focus on that for a month. Write the point down and put it in a prominent place where you will see it every day. Focus on that point daily and practice until it’s a habit! Then start on the next point.
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