Dear ,
Throughout the modern ages and around the country people have paid lip
service to that old harp about wanting to lose weight. I have the same
general conversation several times a day that goes something like this:
"How can I get rid of _______
(pointing to or grabbing a body part)"
or "How can I lose X number of lbs by (fill in the date)?" And then we
all march right back into the same dinner/meal routines that we've been
doing all along while expecting different results. We pick up the same
Spicy Ranch Doritos at the ShopRite every week "because the kids like
it" even though that particular combination of
tart/salty/spicy/crunchy chip always calls YOUR name in the first
commercial break of American Idol. If you keep doing the same thing,
you are not going to get a different result.
And it is no accident that I am sending this on a lovely summer Sunday
afternoon of the last day of the month. The Planets of the Diet/Fitness
Universe are aligned in an unusually timely manner. When the first day of the month falls on the first day
of the week, change is begging to occur. And Ladies, if you started
your period in the last few days you are especially good-to-go.
Tomorrow is the day, Folks, to start. To Just Do It.
Getting on the scale first thing Monday morning is not the most
appealing idea but I encourage you, that if you are indeed one of those
people saying out loud (or even if you just say it repeatedly in your
head)that you want to get fit, lose weight, get in shape, get yourself
together, to finally DO IT, then hear me when I say it.
Tomorrow is THE day.
But first, you have to set yourself up for success which requires a
plan. Clear out the fridge. If you can't bear to throw it out have your
neighbor keep it in her basement or have your spouse hide it from you.
Lay out your workout clothes right next to your bed. Make the meal plan
tonight for your 3 meals tomorrow. Even pack it up so it's ready to
eat. Set yourself up specifically to succeed IN ADVANCE and you will
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