SLOW BUT STEADY....WINS THE RACE.

So a client tells me she wants to drop "X" amount of weight by Christmas, and asks if it can be done. It was a reasonable amount, not too little, not far fetched. "I don't see why not", was my reply. Within 12 hours she had asked the same question, sincerely wanting to know if she could really do it. Self-doubt is the killer of all success in my book. How can a person possibly go after what they desire, and succeed, if they are doubting themselves, and their decisions throughout the day? Now, if one thinks they are going to accomplish this feat overnight, well, we must be realistic. Of course, the weight, or anything you desire in life that is worthwhile, isn't going to happen overnight, perhaps this is where many fall short, and give up on not only their goals, but their dreams as well, and begin settling for less. Now, if we take it a step at a time, that's doable. For instance, it's been found it takes 21 days to form a habit. When one takes the first item on their health agenda and applies it daily, for 21 days, it is said to become a habit, something one does without as much thought, or effort. Say an individual decides to begin drinking "X" amount of water per day. Boom....21 days later, it's all good. They now go to the 2nd item on their list, 5 servings of vegetables a day, okay. 21 days later, item 3 on their list, you get the idea. In one year 18 new habits can be formed, amounting in "X" amount of bodyfat dropped, and lean muscle built. Now 18 items might sound like a lot of progress, or it might sound like a little, depending if your glass is 1/2 full or 1/2 empty, lol. I believe 18 items is quite plentiful, think about it: water, veggies, lean proteins, getting rest, sleep, a new healthy hobby, read a health book, clean out the kitchen, get a new fitness outfit, get blood work done and see where levels of triglycerides, etc., are at, find out what supplements would be beneficial for you, get a new "do", a new weight training routine, a new cardio plan, go for your 1st hike to the top of a mountain..........and we can still add more! Sit down today, come up with your own 18 items, and gave at it. Enjoy your journey, and let me know of your success!