Why S.M.A.R.T. goals are holding you back from success

Yes you can be active and doing everything right, yet still not lose any weight

In today's episode I want to share with you how you can be active and doing everything you right yet still not losing any weight.  There are two main reasons as to why you may not be losing weight even though you are working out on a regular basis and even getting extra steps and extra walks in: 1. You are doing the same thing everyday and it's building muscle memory like a habit and your body doesn't have to work as hard to do that activity anymore; therefore it is not expending here as much energy 2. You may not eating enough for the amount of energy you are actually spending doing those activities Action Steps: 1. Take the next couple days to change up one of your regular daily habits like how you get dressed or brush your teeth * On the first day pay attention to the order in which you do the activity * On the second day try changing that order and see how it makes your body feel 2. Take a look at your fitness routine and nutrition  * Do you need to make changes to your workout routine or your meal plan? Join my free weight loss community - Everyday Extraordinary Mompreneur Weight Loss Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eemweightlosscommunity]

How to plan for achieving your weight loss goals by planning for obstacles

Today's episode is all about the one thing that is often forgotten or overlooked when creating your plan for weight loss - what obstacles may try blocking your success and how to overcome them. There are 5 main categories of obstacle: 1. Boredom/monotony 2. Burnout 3. Family & Friends 4. Life Happens 5. Self-Sabotage Action Step: 1. Write down one obstacle that could block you from reaching your weight loss goals 2. Write down 3 ways that you can plan and prepare so either it doesn’t happen or so you can alter your plan toward achieving your goal when it does happen Join my free weight loss community - Everyday Extraordinary Mompreneur Weight Loss Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eemweightlosscommunity]

Why S.M.A.R.T. goals are holding you back from success

S.M.A.R.T. goals are great, but they are only a part of your goal setting strategy. In today's episode I explain why you need to use S.M.A.R.T. goals plus the 5 Ws of goal setting to actually achieve your goals. 5 Ws of Goal Setting Where? * Where are you now? * Where do you want to go? When? * When do you want/need to start? * When do you want/need to end? * When can you take action on your goal? What? * What do you need to achieve your goal? * What steps do you need to take (S.M.A.R.T. goals)? * What do you need to modify? Who? * Who is completing the action step? * Who is doing the goal? * Who is holding you accountable? * Who is there for moral support? Why? * Why do you want/need to start this goal? * Why do you want/need to achieve this goal? * Why is it important to you that you achieve this goal/take this action? * Ask why at least 5 times. Join my free Everyday Extraordinary Mompreneur Weight Loss Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eemweightlosscommunity]

Eating a healthy diet for weight loss doesn't have to be a struggle

How many diets have you been on in the last few years? You do not have to go through the struggle and frustration of: * Not having enough time to plan * The store not having what you need * Not being able to afford premade meals or having to buy double the groceries * Feeling hungry all the time * Constantly craving foods you aren't allowed to eat * Binging because you are starving or have too strong of a craving * Not being able to sustain the weight loss once you stop the diet BONUS: You can still lose weight while enjoying a drink of alcohol here and there. Use these guidelines when drinking alcohol: * Liquor has very few calories, it's all the add-ins and mixers that contain the calories * Wine is low in calories * Beer and other malted beverages contain higher calories because they are made from carbs Action Steps:  1. Create a meal plan with foods you & your family enjoys 2. Look over your nutrition/diet journal and see where you may need to make a few modifications Chicken Salsa Recipe: This is a fairly easy recipe and one of my favorite go-to meals. All ingredients go into the crockpot in the morning and are ready to enjoy at supper * at least 1 lb of chicken boneless chicken breasts * 1 bag frozen corn * 1 bag frozen carrots * taco seasoning * 1 can salsa * 1 can diced tomatoes Right before you eat it, use a fork to shred the chicken. Most of the juice will be absorbed during the process and it won't be as juicy. Put on rice or tortilla shells, or tortilla chips with your favorite taco toppings - or without, we actually do this most of the time. Everyday Extraordinary Mompreneur Weight Loss Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eemweightlosscommunity]

You don't need a gym to exercise or lose weight

You do not need a gym to lose weight, you can lose weight just fine without the gym. You do still need a plan, ask yourself the following questions to help you create your workout plan: 1. Where can I workout? 2. When can I workout? 3. What exercises can I do without a gym? 4. What equipment can I use? Once you've answered the questions and created your plan, schedule it in your calendar. Join the Everyday Extraordinary Mompreneur Weight Loss Community.