Ready or not here it comes…. 4th of July is exactly 5 weeks away. It’s hard to believe with this crazy 2020 that we are approaching the beginning of summer. But after the beautiful weather this past weekend in NY we also know how quickly spring turns into summer weather. So what can you do in 5 weeks? If you put your mind to it and really focus, you can get a lot accomplished.
4th OF JULY WEEKEND IS EXACTLY 5 WEEKS AWAY
1 POUND A WEEK = 5 LBS
(very doable)
2 POUNDS A WEEK = 10 LBS
(doable)
3 POUNDS A WEEK = 15 LBS
(hard but doable)
These are all doable. You just have to want it and be persistent.
Make it a priority and work toward it everyday.
- Start with your menu. Follow it 110% and you will see the weight loss every week. Give up a snack when you can and you will see it even faster (less is always better when trying to lose weight).
- Exercise is always great because it helps you look and feel better – and it also get you out of the house and away from the kitchen. Exercise doesn’t always have to be hardcore. It can be something you like to do…shoot hoops, dance, walk, bike ride, golf, tennis… anything that will keep you moving out of the house and in a healthy state while having fun.
- Think about what you want going into the summer. Even if you are not happy where you are right now it will only get better if you continue to do the right things… and if you don’t do the right things it will continue to get worse.
- Summer is social — even virtual or in smaller groups it’s still going to be social. If you know you will be drinking more than usual it’s important to keep an eye on how much you are drinking. It’s a trigger and will make you start reaching for the wrong choices. While it can be used as a snack, try and keep it for the weekends. When possible, fuel your body through the week with weight loss choices and keep the alcohol for weekend snacks and Cheat Day only.
This is such an important time to really concentrate and be as consistent as you can with your meals and snacks. The reason is because the closer it gets to the 4th of July the more drastic you will be willing to try a Fad Diet that will put you in the wrong direction. There are no miracle pills or potions. The only thing that is going to get you to a good place and where you want to be is HARD WORK, BEING PERSISTENT AND CONSISTENT. Just like everything else in life you have to put the work in to get the results. So if you are feeling like, “Oh No! I only have 5 weeks what pills or potions are out there” — I’m telling you right now to put your efforts into your menu because you know it always works for you. Have your one Cheat Day a week and follow your meals and snacks 6 days a week. Remember: you can’t cheat during the week and then cheat on the weekend. You can’t cheat during the week and still have a Cheat Day and you can’t cheat for 5 days and then be good for 5 days and expect a miracle. It doesn’t work like that. KEEP IT SIMPLE: take the next 5 weeks and follow your menu 100%. Stick to your meals and snacks and include any fun exercise. Have ONE Cheat Day a week and I promise you by 4th of July you will be in such a great place you will be so happy that you did it. Even if you have more weight to lose you will be so much happier, lighter and thinner than you are today.
This is a game. It’s how you play it that will determine your outcome. If you follow the rules you will have the best success. If you cheat when you shouldn’t be cheating, then you will be less successful. It’s not much different than how you should view anything in your life. If you want to be the best, and feel the best then you have to act it. Be amazing and give everything that matters in your life 110%. Fight for it and be persistent! … and let go and give the nonsense, the gossip, and all the other unimportant things 0% of your time and effort. Use your energy and your efforts toward the things that make you happy — and YOU should be at the top of that happy list. Firmly believing when you feel good, your weight is good, and your clothes fit — you are a happier person.
How happy do you want to be this Summer?
We say it all the time, weight loss is hard
but being over weight and unhappy is harder.
It’s always your choice.
If you are persistent you will get what you want
If you are consistent you will keep it.
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
