Monday, January 11, 2010

Getting Started

Hi Everyone. I have given you a few ideas to get started as I knew you were anxious. To really start you need to go back to the beginning and sort of make a plan and start with the right mindset. Things to remember about developing a new lifestyle.

1. This is not a diet. There is no “blowing it” mentality that leads to shame.

2. This is a lifestyle change with no start and end date, just a commitment to live healthier.

3. Slow weight loss leads to success.

4. Make small changes that are easy to incorporate into your life.

5. Add exercise into your life slowly.

6. You get a lot more “bang for your buck” by changing your eating habits. EG. A 450 calorie coffee drink takes approx. 1 ½ hours to walk off so it is much easier to work on the habits and change to an Americano. Delicious and no guilt.

7. Be realistic and change your goals often if they are not working. That is ok.

8. Focus on adding really awesome delicious healthy foods and not on depriving yourself.

9. Find a few new special things that are lower calorie that feel like treats to you.

10. Find ways to keep a good, positive attitude as this will drive your behavior.

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