Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon

So yesterday kind of started the holiday season, and we all know what that means, FOOD. I don’t know about you but this time of year is always one of the hardest to stay on task at the table and the gym. A lot of people kind of give up this time of year and what to reset on January 1^st. while this might be tempting, DON’T DO IT!

This is year is different. This year you are going to be in control. This year your New Year resolutions start now. It’s time to set some goals and make some decisions. I’m going to show you how to make this happen.

First find a friend or family member to help you. This person should preferable be someone you live with or will be with you for important days such as thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. This person is going to be your bad guy. Now you will ask this person to be your bad guy. Their job is going to be to cut you off when you’ve had enough, or motivate you when you don’t want to work out.

Next you need to set some goals, or make some rules. Make you rules now not later. Now there will be someone out there that is saying, “Why do I need to set goals and make rules now?” the reason why we set goals and make rules now is because we will be able to make those decisions without emotion. Trust me if you wait and try and willpower through the holidays without a plan and rules. It will not happen. Make your friend or family member that was identified in step one aware of the rules.

Write them down and put them in a prominent location in your home. We need constant reminders. We need to see our goals daily. That way our resolve stays strong and our eye is always on the prize. Along with this you need to start journaling and keeping track of things that you do and eat.

Next step is to work your plan and be as cold and business like as you can about your decisions. When you leave emotion at the door and make those decisions based on rules you will have success. Along with this you need to be open and honest to you support person. Tell them when you are having a hard time. If you are on the verge of giving in you need to tell them so that they can help you. They can’t read your mind. They will not know of the battle that is raging in your mind about working out, or eating things that you shouldn’t.

Just small notes before you go and make your goals and rules. Make this measurable so that you can keep track in your journal. Make a goal such as, “I am only going to eat one helping of food at each meal.” “I will work out 5 days a week.” Many people get in the mindset that goals are weight oriented, and they can be, but we are looking to change habits so make your goals habit oriented like the ones above. Then Keep track.

“I am open and honest about all that I do.”