Indeed, its that time of year again for a new you, a new self, a new, new, new, it is 2015 already and goodbye 2014, here are a few tips to get you started and going forward with your goals, if you have them in place or not.
What is motivating you to lose weight? Do you want to look better in your clothes, feel more energetic, or simply improve your health? Get clear about what you want, and then use that to inspire you throughout your journey.
2. Have a Plan
If you were to go on a long road trip, you wouldn’t just jump in the car and go. If you did, you’d arrive hungry, tired, and fatigued. That’s the same way you’d feel if you jumped into a whole new lifestyle with no planning. Before January 1st arrives, outline the changes you want to implement and decide how you’ll fit them into your schedule. Keep in mind that it may be best to take steps rather than tackle everything at once.
3. Make Goals
Goals help measure progress. If you don’t know where you want to end up, you won’t really know how to get there. When making your goals, you need to make SMART goals:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable
- Realistic
- Timely
For example, a SMART goal would be something like, “I will walk for 15 minutes 3 days for one week.” Or, “I will prepare one new healthy
I hope these tips help you, if you are wanting any help, please don;t be shy to contact me for advice and my services.
Thank you & Happy New Year 2015
George Durocher
Holistic Wellness Counselor/CPCA-RPC/CCPCP/LifeSkills Coach