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It's very important to set realistic dieting and fitness goals for yourself. This way you avoid the frustration of having to "give-up" or feel like a "failure" because of overly ambitious goals. Instead, set achievable goals, and celebrate every milestone.
For example...
If you want to lose twenty pounds, set a starting goal for five. Once you reach your five pound goal, it will be much easier for you to get motivated to continue on to the next five. Before you know it, you will have lost all twenty.
Do the same with your fitness goals...
If you are someone who never exercises and you want to start - Set your fitness goal for five minutes a day, not thirty. After a week or so of successful five minute workouts, try for ten.
The idea here is to give yourself time to get into some healthy lifestyle habits, and begin to feel confident that you can succeed.
Don't forget to believe in yourself and celebrate all of your successes, no matter how small they may seem.
Also See:
Start Saying No To Empty Calories
Burn Off Extra Holiday Calories
Emotionally Prepare Yourself For Weight Loss
Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
at Catherine-Morgan, Capessa Health, Women4Hope
