Sometimes we start the year with a new year’s resolution filled with stuff which at the time of writing seems exciting and attainable, but half way through January we realise nothing has really changed. Ditch those New Year’s Resolution and instead spend some time re-evaluating your life as a whole, and start finding real and meaningful reasons to change, not just because it’s a New Year and that magically inspires you with will and determination you didn’t have the year before.
We have to set our intention to start living our lives the best we can, being satisfied with who we are, and if we really aren’t genuinely satisfied with life as it is, we need to have a reason to change, and not because a new calendar has flipped over! So ditch the resolution, set realistic goals and start taking action each day that will help you achieve those goals.
Setting an Action Plan to lose weight and be healthier
Now that you have ditched the new year’s resolution, its time to create an action plan as it will force you to think about what you need to do to achieve your goals and then to take action.
Step 1 – Write down one goal you want to achieve
For example main goal – to loose 281bs starting 1st February and finishing on 30th April 2021 so that I can be healthier and fitter.
Step 2 – Create a vison board
Create a vison board of the new you looking fitter and heathier. Your vision board can include images, words, and positive affirmations. Once you have created your Vision board, make sure you put it somewhere you can see it everyday and spend a few minutes imaging you have achieved your goal every single day.
Step 3 – Create an action plan based on your vison board – here is an example
Main goal – lose 281bs by 30th April 2021
Actions I am going to take loose 281bs
Smalls steps – I am going to lose 7 lbs each month by:
- Exercising at home 3 times a week using videos
- Go out for a walk 30 minutes twice a week
- Cooking and eat healthier meals each day
- Drinking 1 litter of water in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Visualising myself being slimer, fitter and healthier each day
- Affirming that I am enjoying my daily exercise and healthy eating which is making me energised, fitter and healthier.
- Celebrating with a happy dance and saying woohoo as I achieve my goals
- Sign up with Gingerbread FitnFity healthy challenge starting in February
Some Affirmations you could say each day:
– I enjoy walking for 45 minutes every day as I discover new places and meet interesting people
– I enjoy eating healthy foods and do have the occasional treats which makes me feel good as I see the results
– I enjoy drinking 2 litres of water each day as it refreshes me and fills me with so much energy
Do contact me if you need help with this- genny@confidentqueen.co.uk
