BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Once you have a compelling reason (your true why) to lose weight or eat better or exercise more consistently, you have the fuel you need. The next step is to make a specific plan to make your vision a reality…clunk…wha wha wha…

I know. You’re saying, “I’ve been there and done that. I have a closet full of those t-shirts. What else ya got?” 

Have you tried beginning from where you wish to be, rather than from where you are? How about focusing on your destination rather than from the place you judge yourself to be. Can you really envision the person you will become?

The brilliance of beginning with your ultimate vision in mind is that your achievements (or setbacks) along the way won’t feel like a reason to quit. When your goal is a lifetime of physical movement so you can hike Machu Picchu, outrun your grandkids or live without meds, losing 10 pounds is simply a happy part of the process.

The key is to hold a picture in your mind of a healthy future and work your way backwards to the present with short-term goals. Taking the long-view means every step you take, every exercise class and each healthy meal is a positive step forward in your lifetime of good health.