Jan 19, 2018
It is about the third week of January, and I wanted to check in with you and see how the new year’s diet is working for you so far.
This year the changes will last, and this year you will reach your
goals.
The friend that told you about the new diet that she heard someone
else doing that worked, "Just look at the picture," she says,
"doesn't she have a rocking hot body?"
So you're scratching your head, and you think, "Okay, that sounds
about right. I want to do this, and I'm going to be completely
committed."
You went online, and you found out that all you had to do to start
your new diet program is buy the book that goes with the program.
You get bands and weights for your at-home training program so that
you can do it all at the convenience of your home.
Then you look at the exercises, and they seem quite complicated and
hard. You’re not sure how to do them, but they go with the
program.
Then you go to the grocery store with your new grocery list in
hand. You would never buy any of those foods or ingredients because
you don’t cook like this typically. But you think, “Okay, I can do
this. Let’s see how this all tastes.”
But back in your mind, you're thinking, "Dang, that's a lot of
money. I'm already blowing my budget, but this year I can justify
the expenses and hassle because this year I am going to nail this
program.
This year I’m going to look slim and sexy.
This year I will fit into that dress.
This year things will be different."
Maybe that's why I started to work in the fitness industry. I
wanted to dispel the myth that women can’t be fit and fabulous at
any age and any size.
We don't have to look like a cookie cutter Barbie, all the same
size, all the same hair and so forth.
We most importantly don't have to stop our lives and turn
everything upside down to see results.
So how do you achieve your goal? It's a lifelong commitment to
yourself and your health.
The steps are easy, but the hard part is staying committed (at
least most of the time).
All you have to do is do a little bit better than what you are
already doing. You say, "But Heike, will I see results?"
Well, you're not going to lose 20 pounds in eight weeks and be
fitting into that tiny dress next month. But you will establish
lifelong healthy habits, and that is where you will see consistent
results.
Do you want to know my three steps to healthy habits to
help you go gangbusters with your new nutrition plan?
#1 Start cooking
I’m not talking about something super complicated. You may roll
your eyes and think,” Oh my gosh, here she goes. She wants us to
cook these weird meals with 100 different ingredients.”
No, no, no. I want you to make it as easy as you want it to be.
If you can cut up vegetables (or buy pre-cut veggies), then you can
make a stir-fry or a salad.
If you have a blender, you can make my super shake (I’m a big fan
of these shakes, they take 2 minutes and the shakes taste great. If
you want the recipe for my favorite one, be sure to check my show
notes).
#2 Move more
I’m not talking a class or a video.
I want you to get out of your chair and move more. You can walk
around your neighborhood, dance around your kitchen, or bike into
work instead of driving.
#3 Ask for help
Many women feel that they can’t ask for help, that we should “get
it together” on our own, or follow an expert making crazy claims
about health and wellness.
Instead, turn to someone in your community that you know and trust.
I have a Facebook group, The Art of Igniting Your Spark,
that can give you a community of women who are just like you, on
their fitness and nutrition journey. If you’re interested, I will
post the link in the show notes.
Remember to ask your family for help. It has been proven that if
your family supports your habits, you are more likely to succeed. I
go running with my husband because we get to spend time with each
other and do something that supports our healthy lifestyle.
It can be that simple, but consistency is the key. All of these
little steps add up to help you feel more energized, stronger and
lead to significant health gains in the long run. Just do a little
bit more each day. Remember, you can always make things more
difficult, but consistency is critical.
If you’re feeling like you don’t even have the energy to begin
making changes, then check out my free training on how to stop the three bandits that are stealing
your energy.
This might be an excellent way for you to learn how to gain energy
and take back your focus. Head over to HeikeYates.com or check out the show notes for more
information.
Are you feeling ready to have a gangbuster year with your new
healthy habits? I sure am.
Thank you for listening!
Until next time,
Heike
Link to my Super Shake CLICK HERE
Stop the 3 Bandits That Steal Your Energy CLICK HERE
Join The Art Of Igniting Your Spark CLICK HERE
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Heike