Calories v.s Encouragement

Last night, a new reader wrote to me and expressed a great desire to get fit and feel better, but confessed of being a Yo-Yo dieter ( a person that goes up and down, having trouble sticking to a diet plan ). She realized her problem and expressed that other readers may have the same condition.



Remember…..“All Success is Based on Consistency”. “Success Breeds Confidence” “Confidence Grows from Encouragement”. Encouragement is a key ingredient in helping anyone stick to a task. Especially a task as difficult as losing weight or becoming more fit. Despite what we may have heard…..it isn’t easy.


When we first start out, we are always energized to get more fit because we’re looking forward to creating that “New Us”. As the days go on it gets a little harder to stick to the plan. The weight is not coming off as quickly as we would like. The exercise is not getting any easier and we definitely miss the late night snacks and sweet tooth stuffers between meals.


“We need encouragement”.

We need someone to say, “ You can do it”. “Stick with it”.


Many times we just need someone to take interest in what we are doing and knowing they’re pulling for us.


“We need encouragement.”


That small bit of push can help get you up and out to the gym in the morning or get you to take that walk after the work day is over and we are dead tired.


“We need encouragement”


But sometimes that encouragement will have to come from ourselves.


There will always be that someone or something to plant a negative seed, but its important to always remember that “You have a Goal”. “You’ve got a mission”. You’ve got a desire to be a better you.


Try to surround yourselves with others that are also interested in eating better and getting more fit. Don’t be afraid to ask someone else to join you on that walk after work. Ask for help if you need it. Let people know that it’s helpful if they can give you that needed shot in the arm from time to time.


Being and staying encouraged is as important as counting calories and staying away from sweets. “You can do it”. Be consistent. Set the bar low and accomplish small victories week by week. It took a long time to get unfit. It will take time to be fit again. You have to work at it but learn to be patient with your self.


Start slow…..Cut back on the meal portions. Take a no sugar challenge for a few days. Start off taking a slow walk around the block. If your at least consistent you’ll eventually get to your goal. “All Success is Based on Consistency. Stay encouraged.