So let me guess. You are one of the millions of people who are easily persuaded by those late night “infomercials”. Don’t be ashamed, you are not alone. In fact, those same infomercials could be one of the many reasons why so many people have a closet or garage piled with useless fitness equipment – just sitting there, collecting dust. The insightful folks who create infomercials appeal to your desire for the easy way out.

Deep in your subconscious mind, you already know that losing weight is hard work. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be looking for a quick fix to the problem.

How many times have you made a “New Years” resolution of fat loss, only to see another year roll by without reaching your goals? That’s because most “resolutions” are about quitting something. John says he is going to quit being fat, Bob says is going to quit smoking, Alice says she is going to quit spending so much money, and Wilbur says he is just flat out going to quit being an idiot. Well, you see my point. When your focus is on not doing something, you can’t get your mind off of it – and so the cycle continues.

Maybe you need a different approach to weight loss, fitness, and health.

If you want to reach those goals at any point throughout the year, you need a plan, and you need to manage that plan until you reach your destination.

When planning for success you should follow these guidelines:

o Be specific about your weight loss goals
o Be prepared to measure your results weekly
o Make sure your fitness goals are realistic and achievable by you without the use of supplements, fake food, drugs, and costly devices or gym memberships.
o Break your goals up into manageable pieces and set timelines to achieve them.

For instance, don’t just plan to lose weight by February. Set concrete goals you can achieve – “I will lose 10 lbs in 60 days”. Then, measure your progress along the way so that you can modify your eating and exercise habits to reach your goals.

Being healthy for many of us is not a luxury, it’s a necessity if we want to live longer and feel better.

Don’t procrastinate. Get started on your goals today