I want to take a minute and show you all that you can maintain a social life while shedding pounds. For those of you who keep up with Miss Megs of Glamorous Hustle, you're already in the know. But here, I'm going to lay it all out.
The fabulous Miss M is a lifestyle blogger, graduate student, editor, and undeniable social butterfly. Her story is one that most can relate to - dinner dates, happy hours, and a hectic schedule have resulted in a bit of weight creep. Her schedule is tight, so finding time to hit the gym is difficult. If you've been there, you must be thinking, "Oh well, that's just too much to tackle right now." Then you crash diet or "cleanse", lose 5 pounds, feel great for 3 days, and suddenly you've gained it all back plus another pound. I'll let you in on a little secret - weight loss starts with cleaning up your diet, not replacing it with liquids or processed 100 calorie packs of cookies.
Meg and I met a few weeks ago for a few hours, discussed her food tendencies, and devised a plan. The plan for success? Well, let me tell you...it's PLANNING! Learning to plan ahead, prep meals in advance so you don't grab junk on the fly, keep healthy snacks with you, and make simple swaps (like eggs instead of an AM bagel) will champion your success.
The other factor involved is staying motivated. Meg has the drive to succeed (as if you couldn't tell by her wildly packed schedule!) and has set a goal with a deadline. Having specific goals, like running a 5K by August, will keep you more on track than arbitrary statements, such as "looking good in a bikini". What constitutes "good" in your mind? How will you know if you've reached it if your vision of "good" can't be defined or varies during your journey?
With all of that said, Meg dropped 5 pounds in her first week just by cleaning up her diet and eliminating the nightly wine over indulgences (1 glass - occasionally OK, 3 glasses - bad). She remained focused and committed to her success by asking her friends and family to hold her accountable for her choices and remind her when she begins to slip down the wrong path. Stay tuned for occasional updates about her progress!
Planning. Motivation. Support. The three factors almost everyone misses. Write them down, stick it somewhere you can see everyday, succeed.
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