Setting a goal to lose weight has its downsides. Of course, this is hard to measure unless you set a goal of losing xxx pounds in xxx weeks or months.
The problem with a goal like this is that it lacks definitive action.
It is easier to set a healthy life goal.
Then you can decide on the steps you will take to reach your goal.
A healthy lifestyle goal means eating healthier foods and being more physically active.
That doesn't mean you have to go out and become a fitness freak overnight.
It's important to take small bite-sized steps so your body can get used to the changes.
Focus on a healthy lifestyle rather than your waistline.
Which task is easier?
To lose weight or change your diet.
Focus on actions rather than results, as the result will be a product of actions.
While I was involved in athletics and training, I had goals to beat my personal best times in middle distance and road races, but I focused on what I had to do to reach those goals. I wasn't going to get my personal best times unless I was trained for it.
Elite athletes doing their best at the Olympics make things seem so easy, but what you see are the results of years of hard work and sacrifice. All require focus.
The key to all of this is passion. No one can put their body into all this discipline unless they have a passion for what they do. Perseverance is passion that gives strength.
As an athlete, I wasn't blessed with a lot of talent, but I did most of what I had to do to my best.
What does all this have to do with losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle?
It's about living your life to the fullest.
An unhappy, insatiable life will sabotage your weight loss efforts because if you're trying to lose weight, or if you're working out and missing a day's workout, you'll always find an excuse to relax over eating.
The bottom line is this: If you can't wait to get up in the morning, then change needs to be made.
Think about the things you enjoyed doing when you were little. Is it possible to get some of these old interests?
Engaging in something you're passionate about will get you off the couch and away from the TV and can undermine your wellness goals if you don't keep it under control. Remember the old saying "use it or lose it".
When trying to live a healthy life, adopting a balanced approach to life is the way to go.