People hibernate around here in the cold months. We pile on layers of clothes to stay warm, we eat heavier, comforting foods to get us through a long (sometimes depressing) winter. With all of this layering comes layers of fat on our bodies if we aren't careful! Then, we are dealing with bad moods, frustration, and disappointment that not only can't we get outside as much, but we are gaining weight! So, to deal with all of that, we eat more and more to comfort ourselves. All motivation to make or keep healthy changes is lost. It's like a vicious circle that you don't want to spin around in.
How's your mood these days? Where is your motivation level? If you find that you are slipping away from your healthy habits, your number of workouts, your goals, it's time for something to change. Take a few minutes to do a motivation check. Don't just stop, tweak your goals. Write down some realistic goals for the winter instead of just hibernating and packing on the pounds. Wouldn't it feel great to be heading toward or reaching your short term goals by the time Christmas or New Years is here instead of starting over at that time?
I'll get you started with these questions for you:
- Are you where you want to be? Why not?
- What do you want for yourself in the next three months?
- What do you need to do to be successful in your goals between now and January? (be specific!)
- Do you need help to reach your goals?
