Happy New Year!

The other day I started discussing New Year’s Resolutions. Today is specifically directed at those who really want to lose weight and have the self-discipline and self-accountability to master such a challenging goal on their own.

I would suggest utilizing a tool called S.M.A.R.T. goal setting which is an acronym for making your goals Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.   

  

With weight loss  you must realize there are numerous aspects to it so you may have to break your goal into various smaller parts that make it more doable to begin with and manage it piece by piece. Making all your changes at once might be overwhelming and you will probably give up completely.

Start with finding a healthy well-balanced food plan and examine how it will fit into your lifestyle. Realize though there will always be some extra work involved with the healthier food plans. But don't set yourself up for failure with a fad diet which won't last in today's busy world.

Later this week I’ll clarify what S.M.A.R.T. translates to in weight loss.