You can't hope, wish, read, or think your way to weight loss success. Insight without action is worthless. You must have a plan of action in order to make your dream real.
~ Catherine L. Taylor
I'm all for spontaneity but when it comes to achieving a weight loss goal, it's all about the planning. A goal gives our mind something to focus on and a plan creates a structure for the accomplishment of that goal. One of the biggest mistakes I see people making when trying to accomplish a goal is that
they start out with an initial burst of enthusiasm and try to do too many things at once. After a few weeks, they can't possibly keep up the momentum and as soon as life throws a hiccup their way, they throw it all out the window in frustration, only to have to completely start over again somewhere down the road.
As a coach, I've learned that few people understand the dynamics of change and transition. Most of the people I work with want to go from A to Z without all the steps in between. They expect themselves to be perfect right away and when they struggle, instead of realistically accessing that they're in a
learning curve, they label themselves as failures. Labeling yourself as a failure never feels good. It's shame inducing, binge creating, and not conducive to learning. It makes you want to quit.
Luckily, there is a better way - baby steps. My philosophy is start where you are, stand tall, and start small. Don't try to be something you're not; you're a beginner. Don't be surprised when you act like one. Stand tall. There's no shame in that.
Start building the momentum of success through small steps. Rome wasn't built in a day and your new body won't be either.
