Weight-Loss Goals That Help Ensure Success

Today I announced my goals publicly. Stating your goals publicly helps ensure you will complete them. I did it because I want you to help hold me accountable for my actions. And to cheer me on when I succeed. Why? Well, confession time. I’ve gained around 7 pounds over the past few months—yikes!

All Excuses are Equal

I have a bad habit of thinking I need to eat or drink more frequently to stay warm in the winter.  Poor excuse? Absolutely, but it is mine! Also, I eat when I’m bored or anxious.

Some may find it hard to believe but I am human when it comes to my eating habits.  I like sweets. Good news…they are typically organic. Bad news…they all have calories and sugar! They all create fat and inflammation with lack of physical movement or eaten in excess.

I also love good food in general which is obvious from my frequent restaurant dining posts.

So beginning today, I’ll be sharing my journey of what I am eating, drinking, and my exercise routine over the next four weeks. I hope it will inspire you to “play along” in some form or fashion. Spring is knocking on the door so let the games begin!

Day 1 Goal:  Sugar detox.

How? Stop eating sugar and eat real food. The best way to manage your weight is by keeping a Food Journal. Write down everything you eat or drink and the approximate time for at least a week. This creates awareness of your excesses and deficiencies in your diet.

Fun, Sweaty Activity

Gym: interval training on elliptical and weights (leg day). One mile walk with my beloved Boxer.

Food Journal

Green Breakfast Smoothie:  1 cups water, 1 c spinach, 1 c kale, 1/2 apple, ¼ c blueberry, and 1/4 raspberry, 1 carrot, and 2 T flax seed.  Last but not least, my Modere Phytogreens which add another 27 carefully selected, highly bioavailable, and bioactive ingredients including marine and leafy greens and adaptogens to help optimize alkalinity, energy, and digestive health.

Lunch was a wild green salad with nuts/seeds and a cup of quinoa on the side.  3:00 p.m. Snack was sweet potato salad with walnuts and almonds, about one cup.  Sweet potatoes make me feel like I’m cheating!!

Dinner green salad, heirloom tomatoes with homemade oil and champagne vinegar dressing.  Quinoa and black beans as my main with around 6 organic corn chips.

Now it is getting tough. Craving dark chocolate or something sweet is really bad! I had a few close calls where my fingers were on the chocolate and I put it back. Instead, I had a tablespoon of almond butter.

Self Talk

Self-talk starts, ” I control food.  It doesn’t control me.  I am finished eating for the night.  Sugar harms my body, it does not heal or perform a functional purpose” Now go brush your teeth before you’re tempted again.

Water for the day:  9 cups!

I’m going to celebrate making it through Day 1! Good food, exercise, hydration, and no sweets.

I have a personal accountability partner as well. We will support each other daily and connect live at the end of the week. If you know what to eat, having a personal accountability partner is truly the key to success! If you don’t, that’s what I’m here for. Call or text 812-461-8922 to learn how we can serve you and help you stay accountable to achieve your wellness goals.

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