My small bit of advice

I have had several conversations with people wishing to lose weight lately.  Some are looking for quick fixes, some are willing to do some of the work, some are going all out to make a difference in their lives.  Even last night at the gym I counted 17 people with me in the cardio room on different equipment.  It made me happy to see that many working out.  They were all at different levels on their fitness journey and it made me think that no matter what they were there to try to make a difference.  Isn't that what it is all about?  My best advise lately is to pick something and stick with it.  If that something is to walk 3 days a week, make it happen.  If your something is to clean up your diet then do it.  Set a goal!  It can be anything;  to be able to walk a mile without huffing, fit in some clothes you had to push to the back of your closet because they got too small, to become more flexible, to feel more comfortable in your own skin, etc...  Whatever your goal is set it and give yourself a deadline.  When you make that deadline reward yourself. 


Guys, there is NO QUICK FIX, NO MAGIC PILL!!! 


You can have LIPO, but how long will it take you to eat your way right back where you were?  The word DIET is so misleading.  Diet is not something you do when you gain 10 lbs, it is something you do your entire life.  Your DIET is what you eat everyday.  You have to find what works for you, what will work for you, and stick to it.  That does not mean you only eat bland chicken for the rest of your life, but that you realize everything you put in your mouth affects your body in one way or another.  Your food is meant to "fuel" your body, not give you immense pleasure.  (That is what a cheat meal is for.  Meal not day!)


Bottom line is only you can change your life.  You have to decide today is the day, not tomorrow, and do it.  No it is not easy, no not everyone is genetically gifted, and yes you will have to sweat.  And heaven forbid you will actually get some muscles.  BUT, it will be the best thing you ever did for yourself and your family, EVER!