It is February, How Was January?

We all make resolutions to lose weight in the new year. We might even take a few steps towards that goal. Before long, many of us have lost our desire and given into our weaknesses. We get frustrated and discouraged and give up. But, don't give up, the year isn't over. The year has just started. You have 10 more months (I don't count December, who really loses weight in December?).

Here's what we do, and you've heard it before, make small attainable goals. I want to lose 70 pounds. That is a lot of weight. If I look at it as 70 pounds, I will get discouraged. I will get overwhelmed by the prospect of losing that much weight. As each month goes by, I might get more and more discouraged.

So, I need to set a small attainable goal. Losing 70 pounds is too much in one year. But, 50 pounds is doable. If I lose 5 pounds a month through October (and before feeding season - you know, Thanksgiving and Christmas), that is workable. That is only 1 1/4 pounds a week. Anyone can do that.

I am happy to report that month 1 was successful. Now, instead of 50 pounds to lose, I have only 45 pounds to lose this year. But, 45 is still a monumental task. So, my goal is not to lose 45 pounds, but to lose 5 pounds in February.

We can do this.