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17 Practical Ways To Help You Stay On Track With Your Fitness Goals

January 11, 2010 by Traci

1.Winter can get you down in the dumps, for sure! Think Spring: warmer weather, new life, hope! Also, Spring means no more baggy sweaters to hide the flab behind! So get moving NOW!

2.
Make Healthy Choices


We didn’t get overweight overnight. Each choice to indulge in empty calories led to where we are today. Start making healthy choices, every day, every minute. It will eventually lead to a healthier YOU!

3.
Clean Out Your Closet

Take out all the clothes that are way too baggy/frumpy looking. Bag em up and give them away! Only display stuff that fits you comfortably NOW. Hang up one “goal outfit” that you might have. A “next size down” motivation to keep in sight.

4.
Clean Out Your Cupboards and Fridge!


Get rid off ALL THAT JUNK that tempts you everyday! For your children and your hubby, you say? Still get rid of it. Start making healthy choices for YOU and THEM!

5.
Don’t Eat After 7 PM

Believe it or not, this is one of the BIGGEST things that helps me lose weight (and the HARDEST). Your body needs time apart from food. Let it do its work… that grumbling in your tummy is a good thing… it’s doing what it is suppose to, burning that fat away!

6.

If you fail to plan….. you plan to fail! Get organized! Plan your workout for the week on a calendar. What about your meals? Plan them ahead of time.

7.

Set Your Alarm Clock!

If your only time to exercise is in the morning (like me), set your alarm! Plan to get up. Think about it. Dream about it, if need be! Set out your clothes and shoes the night before. Set your coffee pot to brew first thing when you get up!


8.
Spice Up Your Exercise Wardrobe

I just got a new workout outfit with some Christmas money at Old Navy (only to be worn in the privacy of my home BTW).

Check out Old Navy’s Great deals:

Old Navy’s Activewear

Just having this new outfit got me up this morning and excited! It’s the little things!

9.

Cut Out A Picture In A Magazine

Cut out a picture in a magazine of a person that looks fit and healthy.

10.
Put Up Inspiring Verses & Quotes Around The House

A Moment on the lips, A Lifetime on the HIPS!


Memory Verse

Hebrews 12:1

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us”
11.
Eat Foods That Make You Stay Full Longer

Tips To Stay Full Longer

12.
Shower First Thing In the Morning and Dress Your Best, (Even Around The House)!


Shower every morning, first thing! You will feel better. Also, dress your best (even around the house)… you will be amazed at how much better you feel, just from doing these simple things!

13.
Set Short Term Goals With Small Rewards

A short term goal I have is to lose 10 lbs in January. If I do this, I might get myself a cheap pair of pretty jewelry.

14.
Brush Your Teeth!

This helps curb cravings! Every time you want that piece of chocolate and cheesy chips, grab your tooth brush and scrub away!

15.
Drink Lots Of Water!


It flushes out those nasty fat cells and keeps you full longer. Sick of cold water? Why not try heating up some water in the microwave… sounds weird, but it is surprisingly relaxing and good!

16.
Fill Your Grocery Cart With Healthy Options

17.
Pray. All day long!

The Lord knows your heart. He knows how much you want to stay disciplined, stay on track, and meet your goals. You can’t do it alone. Ask Him to help you, all day long.

Bonus: If you haven’t yet, come check out the 6 month challenge over at Choose2LiveChooseHealth!

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I'm a curly-headed dreamer, currently living in Ashland, Ohio. I'm a photographer, and recently made my business official (LLC). I would love to talk to you about booking a photoshoot with me! View my photo gallery (click here) Check out my pricing and choose your package (click here) I love coffee, chocolate and potato chips.  I love a good … Read More...

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Don’t trade God’s perfect timing for impatient substitutes. 

The counterfeit isn’t anything compared to the real deal. 

Surrender brings peace, joy, and rest. 

So trust fully to His perfect plan for your life. 

No more rushing ahead. 
No more backseat driving. 
No more comparing.
No more striving. 

Lay down the endless coveting of an illusion of perfection. 

He’s everything you’re longing for, 
striving after, and so much more. 

Open your hands and release your grip. 
Now you’re ready to receive His good 
and precious blessings.
In a time with so many voices, opinions and commen In a time with so many voices, opinions and commentaries, we can get overwhelmed by the noise. 

What should we believe?
What should we say?
Who's side are we on?

You can never go wrong with running to the feet of Jesus.  Get alone with God today, open His Word, and hear the words that matter above all else.
Walk in God's law Keep God's testimonies Seek Hi Walk in God's law 
Keep God's testimonies 
Seek Him with your whole heart 
Steadfastly keep His statues
Keep His commandments diligently 
Fix your eyes on His ways 
Praise Him with an upright heart 
Guard His Word 
Hide His Word in your heart 
Be Teachable 
Declare His ways with your mouth 
Meditate on His precepts 
Delight in God's statues
Ask to have your eyes open 
Ask for understanding and wisdom 
Find your strength in His Word 
Choose the way of faithfulness 
Set His ways before you 
Turn your eyes from worthless things 
Trust in His Word above all else 
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Be friends with those who fear God
Value God's Word far more than riches 
Remember His faithfulness that endures through all generations 
His words are sweeter than honey 
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His Word is a light to your path 
His testimonies are your heritage 
His testimonies are the joy of your heart 
He is your hiding place and shield 
Do what is just and right 
Hate every false way 
Ask the Lord to be gracious to you
Ask His face to shine on you 
Learn to be saddened by sin 
Daily put His promises to the test 
Peace is given to those who love His law
This world will offer you information, but true kn This world will offer you information, but true knowledge comes from God and His Word.  What are we filing our minds and hearts with? What we meditate on, will consume us and change us.  Let's makes sure we are being filled with truth.  Read Proverbs 2 today.  Look at all we gain from seeking after the knowledge of His Word :

Receive 
Treasure 
Listen 
Be Attentive 
Incline Your Heart 
Call out for insight 
Raise your voice for understanding 
Seek & Search 

-> then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find knowledge of God, righteousness and justice.

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He gives me abundant wisdom 
He guards my path and watches over me 
Wisdom will come in my heart 
Knowledge will be pleasant to my soul 
Discretion will watch over me 
Understanding will guard me 
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