 I recently read a blog on FitSugar about this woman asking for advice on how to stay motivated to stick to a fitness and weight loss program. Within hours she had over 25 responses to her question, and I’m sure there have been more since then. Each person took time to write what worked for them and were eager to share their success stories. It was very comforting to see how people reached out to support a stranger in need. Each comment was very positive and encouraging. I was feeling philosophical more than technical at the time and suggested to make a list of all previous successes in her life to create a reference system.
We are emotional beings and at times may lack a little self esteem, ambition, drive or motivation. This is when referring to past successes becomes a powerful tool, as we may be quick to see a slip up as a failure. Life was never meant to be a struggle as Stuart Wilde would say, but a walk in the forest. There may be obstacles to walk over or around, we may slip and slide, but we always get up and carry on. Once we reach our goal (or destination in this case), man do we feel proud of the accomplishment, and soon are planning our next trekking expedition.
The same principle can be applied to your weight loss journey. Maybe you didn’t stick to exactly what your plan suggested, but you still didn’t order what you would’ve gotten before; you made an effort and you made the best decision at that time. Celebrate every little success, they all add up to a Gold medal anyway. So even if you leave “only” a bite of all the different foods you eat in a day, you’ll probably save more than 100 calories. Do this everyday and it will add up to 10 pounds less at the end of the year. See how every little bit or “bite” helps?
You are doing great and carry on!
- Josee
Labels: Josee, Motivation, Weight Loss
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