PLAN!

I have learned so much over the past year and there are particular things that have been the key to my success thus far. One of the biggest things for me is PLANNING! I work full-time, I have 2 toddlers, a husband, 2 dogs and a crazy life...like many of you. I've learned to plan for success. It's so easy to make unhealthy choices and doesn't take much fore thought to do so, however, it can often be much more difficult to make the healthy decisions. I choose healthy!

My planning usually takes place in the evening. I know what I'm eating the next day, I have everything organized in the fridge, lunch bag ready so that in the morning I can grab and go. I know what I'll have for my meals and my snacks. I plan what time I'm going to the gym. Barring anything crazy - which we know life throws us curveballs - I know what is going to happen the next day, how many calories I'll eat, how much exercise I'll do....I know I'll be successful!

We eat out...A LOT! I've had to learn how to plan for this. I research menus and nutrition facts before stepping foot into a restaurant. I usually know what I'll order before I even open the menu. It's crazy scary when you start learning about the nutritional facts of restaurant food.

One of my pieces of advice to anyone that asks me how to lose weight, get in shape...is to MAKE A PLAN. Oh....and STICK with it! That will be another post about commitment!