Get ready to eat better, stress less and finally, get rid of those ugly pounds that don’t seem to budge.
You don’t need a horoscope to know that this is going to be the year you’ll feel healthier than ever before.
Fortunately, the new Mediterranean diet plan lets you greet every week with practical weight loss actions, quick & easy recipes, and smart meal planning guides to help you look and feel your very best.
Here are some motivational tips to help you reach your goals this time…enjoy!
MEASURE AND TRACK
What is measured is more likely to improve. Don’t resolve to eat healthier, resolve to eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day and keep track of your progress.
Keeping track will motivate you to stick with it and let you know when you’re slipping.
ONE GOAL AT A TIME
This is going to be your year. You’re going to lose 10 pounds, workout every day, learn another language, and finally get rid of clutter.
Slow down. Making a whole list of goals will only leave you feeling overwhelmed. Pick one and focus on it. Then another, then another.
FOCUS ON THE SHORT TERM
A year is a really long time. Break it down and do a little each month. If you want to eat better, try stocking your desk with healthy snacks this month.
Next month, may you’ll brown-bag your lunch. Changing one habit every 30 days is a great way find your success snowballing.
CELEBRATE
Make a point to celebrate each milestone. Giving yourself something to look forward to will help you stay on track.
BE PREPARED TO SLIP
It doesn’t matter how great your intentions are, the fact is that real life will get in the way.
If you find yourself unable to exercise for a few days due to illness or a busy schedule, it’s okay. Get back on track as soon as you can.
PLAN FOR SUCCESS
Don’t set yourself up for failure. If you have trouble waking up in the morning already, you’ll be more likely to stick with an evening workout.
If you love chocolate, don’t try eliminating it. Get some high-quality dark chocolate and savor a little bit at a time.
STOP OBSESSING
While you certainly want to keep your ultimate goal in mind, obsessing over it can make it seem much larger and more overwhelming.
Focus on what you’re doing today and how it fits into the bigger picture.
IT’S OK TO BE A LITTLE SELFISH
It’s much easier to stick with a goal you WANT to achieve than it is to work toward something someone else wants.
Achieving your goals may benefit your family in many ways, but you’re chances of success are much higher if you work toward what’s important to you.
