Unlock your best self: Practical holiday weight loss success and new year wellness goals

Goal setting for holiday success 

When the holidays roll around, many of us feel inspired to make changes; it's a good time to do so since everybody around us is setting their New Year’s resolutions. In my opinion, the most important step is to identify your goals and create a plan to achieve them.   

Craft attainable weight loss goals this holiday season 

First, avoid vague thoughts like, “I want to lose weight,” or “I’d like to exercise more.” Instead, focus on specific objectives that you can fulfill in a short period of time that will bring you lots of satisfaction once they are completed.  

Set measurable objectives 

Goals should be measurable. For example, “I want to decrease snacking during the workdays for the next two months,” or “I will follow along to an exercise video for 10 minutes, two times a week.” These are goals that feel obtainable and are easy to keep track of.  Once you see things happening and you are sticking to your plan, you are less likely to feel overwhelmed and abandon your goals. On the contrary, you will be empowered to make new plans.  

Set yourself up for success 

In the days before the new year, try to set yourself up for success. Remove the snacks in your office or download a few exercise videos that you’d like to try. This is called passive action and it will help you prepare for what’s coming.  

Success happens in small steps 

The rate at which we make changes is different for everyone. If we take on too many tasks at once, we can feel uncomfortable, making it more difficult to achieve our goals. I believe in the power of one: one new goal or one new change at a time can make a big difference.  

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!