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Rome
wasn't built in a day and your fat loss won't happen that
way either. Don't expect to start eating perfectly and
exercising religiously tomorrow. Instead set yourself up for
success by implementing at least one supportive habit per
week. Make an effort to adopt the premise of "progress,
not perfection." By developing awareness that
improvement is measured by your daily progress, you can save
yourself a lot of grief and frustration from the beginning.
Focusing on small, positive
steps in everything you do is a vital component to change.
It starts you moving in the right direction and the momentum
of your amazing, transforming results will soon follow. With
time, commitment and a willingness to continue to take those
small steps, failure is not an option. |
How to do it: Be mindful of the fact
that you didn't gain it overnight so you're not going to lose it
overnight. A safe and effective fat loss program will yield 1 to 2
pounds of fat loss a week, not 10. As you begin your weight loss
journey, aim for 2-3 small improvements each week. Build up to
eating more supportively and moving a little more than yesterday.
These small changes will add up to big improvements over time.
Beware of supplements and "quick fixes" that promise
accelerated fat loss. Instead, plan on losing fat weight slowly.
Sure we all want instant results, but it's impossible to undo a
years of inactivity and poor nutrition overnight.
Instead of only looking at the big picture, try to break it down
into smaller bites. Set one-month goals, three-month goals,
six-month goals and even yearly goals. Carry over each previous goal
to make sure that you aren't stopping one to achieve another. Make
sure goals are achievable and realistic and what you truly want. A
half-hearted desire will produce half-hearted results.
Remember, life happens and we must face the challenges. Sometimes
that means not getting to exercise or eat properly. The difference
is we get it. We make it a point to view each situation, each
setback as an opportunity to LEARN and ASK, "What could I do
differently next time?" Then it becomes a matter of getting
back on track as soon as possible. Leave the excuses and blame
behind and forget about beating ourselves up – we're only human.
Strive to do a little better today than you did the day before. The
key is to stay consistent, focused and take daily action. Make goals
meaningful. Our minds cannot differentiate between achieving an
enormous goal or a miniscule goal it only perceives success or
failure. If you set a goal that is impossible to fail you'll only be
setting yourself up for tremendous victory.
Don't be too rigid. Telling your self that you HAVE to workout for a
set time to feel a sense of completion is ill fated. If you set out
to workout for 30 minutes and you only get in 20, you'll more apt to
be disappointed regardless of how hard you worked. If you simply set
a goal to go to the gym at least 2-3 days a week and complete your
resistance training and cardio you'll perceive yourself as a winner.
An additional goal idea: Have you ever wanted to participate in a
race or sport that you've never had the endurance for? Then use that
as a goal! When the end justifies the means it's easier to make it
through the rough spots. It's a win-win situation if you are able to
achieve a want and a need simultaneously!
| Holly
Pregnant |
Holly
With 6-year-old Tyler |
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Holly Rigsby, CPT,
MAT is an enthusiastic, on-the-go BUSY Mom to her 6 year old
son, Tyler (who is “into” Marvel Heroes, Transformers,
Soccer and Baseball). He brightens her every waking hour and
keeps her busy with super hero games and baseball in the
backyard.
Holly is America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert for Busy Moms
and the author of www.FitYummyMummy.com.
She has worked with over 300 Mom's helping them lose
the stubborn baby fat, get their pre-baby body back in shape
and reclaim their yummy-ness. Don't miss her Free
Report: Top
5 Busy Mom Metabolism Boosters.
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