Change

So this is what I have learned about change:

Most of the time it is a challenge.

Sometimes (even if it is good change) it is scary.

And it never happens as fast as I want it to.

Anything you pick to change in your life is going to require extra energy from you. And there is always that small (and sometimes naggingly loud voice) that says the change will not be successful.

Does that mean I shouldn't attempt a change that is meaningful to me?

No way!

But we do need to recognize that the fear of failure when embarking on a weight loss program is so common, I cannot think of a single one of my clients that hasn't expressed fear at the thought of not being able to lose weight. I have lots of clients get frustrated from time to time that the process they are embarking on is taking longer than they want it to and requiring more brain space than they're used to expending.

This is why having a SMART goal is so very helpful. It gives you a measuring stick to see your progress. Even though you might not have hit your target weight yet, if you are trending that direction, that indicates progress. If you are hitting your weekly goals (drink 8 glasses of water per day / cut morning soda intake in half / etc) these will help you mark your progress and quiet the negative voices in your head.

Don't know what a SMART goal is?? We can talk about that one on Monday :)