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Hi, I'm Brenda Thompson, registered dietitian and owner of Life Skills Nutrition. In this
segment, I'm going to talk about beginning weight loss by setting goals for a lifestyle
change, not a diet. It takes 21 days to change a habit. One must first set goals to replace
habits with new ones. What are your goals, is the first question you want to ask yourself.
Here are some strategies to help you succeed. The first one is, start off with small goals
so that you can see results right away. An example of this might be to lose five pounds
at first rather than losing maybe the full amount, if you want to lose 50 pounds or 35
pounds, that if you start out with five pounds of weight loss, then you'll see results right
away. Make sure your goals are clear and precise. An example of this is, I want to lose five
pounds in 4 weeks. I will weigh myself once a week on Monday mornings before I take a
shower. Write down the dates you will track your success and keep it visible. Number three
is make your goals visual and rewarding. You're working hard so you definitely want to motivate
yourself and reward yourself. An example of this is, after I lose five pounds I will take
myself out to get a pedicure at my favorite spa. Number four is make room for forgiveness.
An example of this is, after the four weeks you lost four pounds instead of five pounds,
give yourself one more week for that last pound. You are not perfect, but four pounds
is pretty darn close. You still deserve the pedicure at your favorite spa.