Let’s face it….

Losing weight and feeling great isn’t easy.

BUT the journey is well worth it!

Many people commit to their health and well being
via a New Year’s resolution.  Why not?  The 
New Year is a great time to make a fresh start and
commitment to your health. 

How do you remain motivated however for an 
entire year?

The single most important piece of advice I can 
offer you is this: 

Don’t give up, and pick yourself back up when 
you stumble or fall. 

Everyone slips here and there.  Just because you
had one cheat day doesn’t mean your entire fitness 
and exercise program needs to be ruined. 
                             
On the contrary.  Everyone slips now and again.  

The key to sticking with a program is to make the slips
MUCH less frequent than the days you are 
firmly committed to your program.

So have that piece of chocolate on occasion and
don’t beat yourself up for it.

Here are some additional great ideas for staying 
motivated throughout the year:

 
Tip 1

Don’t make a habit of skipping breakfast.  

You should never skip breakfast.  It is the most 
important meal of the day, and revs your metabolism
to burn calories each and every day. 

When you skip breakfast, you are more likely to 
overeat and then feel guilty later in the day. 

 
Tip 2

Don’t weigh yourself every day.  In fact, you 
should weigh yourself only once a week, and 
when you do you should do it at the same time
wearing nothing.  

Why?  Your weight actually fluctuates a good 
2-5 pounds from day to day. 

Much of this is associated with fluid retention,
thus has nothing to do with your actual fat 
gain or loss.  Weighing yourself too often 
can be discouraging rather than encouraging.

 
Tip 3


Grab a partner in crime.  

Find someone that can be your ‘partner in fitness’.  
Call them when you are feeling unmotivated, 
and have them do the same.

You are more likely to stay motivated if you have
someone to lean on when times get tough. 

 
Tip 4


Don’t skip a workout because you are tired.  

Did you know that working out will actually help 
invigorate you?  If you are truly exhausted, 
consider toning down your workout, but never
give it up completely!

 
Tip 5


Reward yourself on occasion.  

All work and no play is not the way to go 
when it comes to your overall
health and well being.  

Consider booking yourself for a massage 
or other pampering treat each month to 
keep you feeling great mentally and physically.


Last but not least, remember to take small steps. 

Don’t set outrageous goals.  You won’t lose 10 
pounds in one week, but you might lose up to 2.

Over inflated goals will only serve to defeat you 
in the long run.  Set reasonable goals and you will 
find yourself much more motivated throughout the year!
 

Article by Beverley Brooke, editor of the Health & 
Finesse website and weekly newsletter covering a 
range of heath, diet and fitness topics.
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