Well, here it is, the hot weather and many of us have not taken off the extra pounds that crept up on our thighs and bellies during the winter. We thought we had plenty of time and actually we did, but we put it off and now here it is…summer clothes season.
People, this should not have happened in the first place. Why put yourself through summer after summer of worry about being self conscious in “less than winter covering” when this should be maintained all year around?
Do you think this is easy for me???? I am 5’2 inches tall. I do not have a lot of body to take in extra calories so therefore it accumulates quite fast on me! As yes, I yell “unfair”! I love to eat and have quite the healthy appetite. My little friend who is smaller than me eats like a little bird and seems quite satisfied. I would love to have an appetite like a bird, but I follow more after a horse. Dear people, keeping a regular schedule of exercise and healthful, portion controlled eating is strict discipline for me. And, it has paid off. I feel good most everyday, my skin and hair is still in tack, I THINK I think pretty clear (?) and I still fit into my clothes in the summer.
Anything worth having takes hard work, sacrifice and discipline. Many of you are disciplined in your work, or taking care of your family and home and yet you fail when it comes to taking care of yourself. If you do not take care of yourself, it will become more difficult to take care of the things that matter so much to you. You become worn out, grumpy, and simply do not have the energy to accomplish your goals or attend to the needs of your loved ones. Women often feel guilty taking time for their selves to exercise. They feel it takes away from giving to their families. This is foolishness! Our families certainly aren’t thinking “Oh, I won’t watch anymore TV. Since it takes away from my relationship with mother!”
So, here’s the plan…make a plan. Example of a plan….
#1. Put a 1 week goal at the top of the page. Example: lose 1 pound in one week.
#2. Write out the strategy you will take to accomplish that 1 pound loss.
#3. Map out Monday through Sunday, and check off each day you successfully stuck to your plan.
#4. At the end of the week, write in “goal accomplish” because with just a slight change, I’m sure you will drop 1 pound in a week.
Now make a new goal for the next week, check your weaknesses and strengths and continue going forward.
Laurie Souza offering in home personal@ or group training
Contact info: Lauriesimplyfit.com 370-8228
