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by Arlene Pellicane
Some days, you may feel losing weight is
like fighting Goliath. It taunts you like a giant you can't ever imagine
beating. In those moments of discouragement, you can draw on your past
successes and find hope.
What have been some of your victories?
They can be large or small; every victory counts. Maybe you . . .
- Skipped cake at a friend's birthday
party
- Exercised 2 times this week
- Ate only half your entrée at a
restaurant
- Had tea instead of a caloric coffee
drink
- Dropped a dress size
Give yourself credit for the things you
do right. Celebrate small positive changes like choosing the stairs
instead of the elevator or passing up a dessert. You are taking baby
steps in the right direction.
While you are trying to lose weight, set
mini-goals you can reach. Plan one extra workout this week. Don't eat
anything sweet for three days in a row. Lose a pound or two per week
(research shows that dropping weight gradually is the best way to keep
it off). Reaching mini-goals will keep you motivated to continue and
give you reasons to celebrate along the way.
Keep a log of your victories. When you
start sliding back into some bad eating or exercise habits, you can read
your past victories. If you did it once, you can do it again. When you
think about your successes, you'll become extremely motivated to move to
the next level instead of losing ground.
Remembering your victories isn't about
being preoccupied with the past. It's about using the past as a
springboard into the future. A victory log fills your heart with hope.
And that hope will keep you going on the days you feel like giving up.
Today's action step: Begin your victory
list. What's one thing you did well this week with eating or exercise?
About the Author
Arlene Pellicane, mother of a toddler and
infant, helps women lose their baby weight and thrive as wives and
mothers. Her weekly podcast "Losing Weight After Baby" is full
of practical ideas that work for busy moms. An everyday mom herself, you
can visit Arlene's website for free articles and exercises at http://www.losingweightafterbaby.com
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