Weight Loss Tip #2: Have a goal

I know this sounds simple but there are so many people who have come to me that want to lose weight. When I ask them what their goal weight is they have a hard time coming up with a solid number.

"Oh, it's just a number, I don't really care." - Yeah right.
"Well, somewhere between 120 and 130?". - That's a range not a number.
"hmmmm, I don't want to say a number because if I don't reach it I will be disappointed." - Scared to commit.

No more excuses. Get a number and write it down. Paste it on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator and your kitchen cabinets. Marry your number.

What's your number?

Weight Loss 101

Welcome back from a gorgeous Memorial Day weekend. How was it to get into that bikini or bathing suit again? I know for some of us it was a bit tougher than others. But not to worry, if you start now, by July 4th, you can be looking hotter than the city on a steamy August day.

For the next week or so, I will be posting weight loss tips including diet and exercise suggestions. I may even follow a case study. Any volunteers?

To get you ready for the next month of kicking yourself into high gear start with this:

1.Go back and read 2 Days to Detox.

2. Start drinking more water. Adults should be drinking from 2 to 3 liters per day depending on your weight and activity level.

3. Get a journal.

See you tomorrow!

Fat Woman on the Mountain

I have had the pleasure of meeting this woman who shares her really amazing weight loss story on her website www.fatwomanonthemountain.com.

It is a truly inspiring story of stepping up (literally) and taking control of your life and health.

Find out how Kara lost half of herself (in weight) by setting out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa!

I love success stories like this. It puts things into perspective for the rest of us. If you have ten, twenty, or even 50 pounds to lose, you don't have to move mountains to do it. But it is achievable when you put your mind to it!