[FitDream] How to keep your progress from being hijacked by the inner slacker

Published: Wed, 03/07/12

Hi , March 8, 2012

Do you think I jumped the gun on spring?

We got so excited about the birds chirping and the sun shining on longer days that we hired a crew to come knock out a wall in our dining room for a brighter view (see photo). I love the treetops! As you can see in the photo, I can't take my eyes off of them. Still more work to be done, but I'm not complaining - the effect is magnificent!

How's the moxie in your motivation bank? Today let's have a talk about how to handle that inner slacker. We've all got one, all we need is some insights and strategies to come out that 2 steps ahead.

Thank you for being such great company on this healthy, happy and fit journey,

P.S. The March Teleclass for Success Club and FitDream Fusion is tonight, Wednesday, March 7. There's still time to sign up! I'll be sharing Part 2 of my notes from the Advanced Nutrition Study Weekend.

1 step forward, 2 steps back? How to keep your diet and fitness progress from being hijacked by your inner slacker

Has this ever happened to you?.

You get all ramped up to get started on your health and weight loss plan.

You've got your whole-foods, low-fat plant-based diet plan organized and ready. You've stocked your kitchen and in your enthusiasm and resolve, even printed out a few recipes.

You've outlined a simple workout plan to include that all-important exercise. You know it helps keep you stay motivated and boosts your willpower.

All systems go. Motivation is high.

So far so good

Week one runs like a charm. Sure, there's a learning curve. Yet soon the challenge of being prepared with the right food to eat isn't such a steep climb. You've checked off the 'today's exercise' box on your to-do chart. Things start perking along. Heck, you've got the knack of this thing. This is going to be easy

You start to feel better. You drop a couple of pounds,. Your clothes feel roomier. Then you find a day or two start to creep in where you missed a workout. Or ran out of good eats. No biggie, you think. Look how far I've come! I should be congratulating myself!

Before you know it, you've missed a day or two of physical activity and justified a couple of cookies. Or worse.

Or even what may seem like crazier, you figure "I've been so good, I deserve a reward!" which starts to chip slowly but surely away at your new, better eating and exercise gig. The 2 cookies turn into a bagful. The 2 steps back turn into a slide.

The Problems and The Solutions

>>> Read the problems and solutions HERE>>>

» In Case You Missed It

My Guest Post last week on the Engine 2 Diet's Daily Beet: Fire Cadet or Firefighter?

In the Engine 2 Diet book, two approaches are described. The 'Fire cadet' tiptoes in, working their way up gradually. At the 'Firefigher' level, you jump into the Engine 2 Diet with both feet.

>>>Share your thoughts here: Fire Cadet or Firefighter?>>

Willpower 101

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About Lani

Lani Muelrath, M.A, the Plant-Strong Fitness Expert and creator of Fit Quickies^(TM), specializes in helping women who struggle with weight and energy transform their bodies - without hunger or exercising like a maniac.

Lani is Fitness Expert for the Dr. John McDougall Health and Medical Center as well as Coach and Presenter for the 21-Day PCRM Kickstart and the Coronary Health Improvement project. She is also Health & Fitness Expert for Vegan Mainstream and contributing Health & Fitness Expert for Engine 2 Diet.com.Guest Lecturer in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, and Associate Professor at Butte College.

Lani overcame her own lifetime struggle with weight over 13 years ago when she lost 50 lbs, which she has maintained easily with the tools that she now coaches other women to be successful with in weight loss, body shaping, and health.

For more FREE stuff and to take find out how to take ACTION go to www.lanimuelrath.com.

March 8, 2012

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