Many people that ask for me help with Fitness Goals invariably admit that they want to "get in shape" for a specific event; a wedding, reunion, etc.
Setting a goal is always a good thing, however not thinking it through, and having a beacon, or light at the end of the tunnel, is always a red flag for me. Alot of people don't have the tools and knowledge they require about fitness and nutrition to get to and then maintain the goal they want to achieve. How many of you have purchased DVD's - PX90, Jillian Michaels etc, and were bound and determined to get up every morning and work out ? How many of you know where those DVD's are now ? Or how much dust they have collected ??
Two things happen: They achieve their goal and then relapse and put on all the weight they lost OR they give up just short of the finish line !
In order to be successful, your MENTALITY has to change ! You MUST make fitness/healthy nutrition a lifestyle rather than just a life"alter."
Long term weight loss occurs at around a pound / pound and a half per week. If you have 20 lbs to lose, give yourself anywhere from 14 to 20 weeks to make it happen. If you give yourself an unrealistic goal, it is very likely you will become discouraged and give up !
Make sure that any plan you put in place will fit in with your lifestyle and is not a huge deviation. And FINALLY once you reach your Goal; do not "take a break" and go back to your old habits and unhealthy way of eating.
You have crossed the line into a LIFESTYLE change and it IS for life !
As always, stay focused, stay tough and stay true to YOU !
"Inspire, Create, Motivate"
