Its getting colder. We are all feeling winter coming and not wanting to really exercise. Seeking comfort foods. But think of the spring!
I like to imagine the first day that feels like spring. This spring is going to be different. I will have been in too big and bulky clothes for the winter but this spring I could possibly greet that first warm day closer to onederland!
I have found myself over the last few years always regretting not changing my diet and losing weight. Especially when my Grandmother passed away and I went to the funeral. I hadn't seen my extended family in years and here I was fat. I was embarrased and my poor grandfather, I really don't think he knew who I was.
If I had just kept to that change in diet 6 months before it wouldn't have been so bad. I remind myself of that when I feel like I'm failing.
I am losing weight and that is step 1 for me. I am more active walking and riding my bike which is a benefit of step 1. There will be no more regrets. I am who I am and I'm doing something to make my life healthier and more enjoyable. My only goal this time was to lose 30 lbs and then I'd start planning from there. Well my 10% goal was shockingly close to 30lbs and I'm almost there. I needed a new goal and plan on doing the 10 lb increments but needed something to motivate me. Something to look forward too once I shed some fat! So here's my plan:
When you start getting down about winter or get the winter blues. If you feel like you don't want to exercise anymore because its too cold. Remember its only until Mar 20th! Thats 4 months away. You can hide in your big clothes, tie them up with rope if you have to, wear big bulky sweaters all winter long. Then in spring you can have you own big reveal!
Do little things each month during the winter, if you set a monthly goal or if you reach a mini goal. Get your hair lightened or cut, get a massage or facial. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure. I love buying new bras and panties - even the size I am now- it makes you feel pretty inside. Get ready for your big reveal! So if you don't have a wedding to goto this spring or aren't planning a vacation, feel free to circle the first day of spring on your calendar. Its your day!!
Anyone else want to plan their own big reveal in the spring?