Key Points!

The key to your success is YOU and your desire to succeed.

Think of this as a lifestyle change and not a diet! Your overall goal is to become healthier.

Surround yourself with positive, supportive people.

Do not be hard on yourself if you slip!

You will lose weight quicker in the beginning. And you may end up hitting a plateau. It happens. Try changing up your diet and exercise routine.

Start your nutrition plan by eating smaller portions.

Instead of completely eliminating a food item, find a replacement. For example, instead of white bread, eat whole wheat instead. You are still eating bread, but one that is healthier for you.

Do not skip meals! Try eating smaller, healthy snacks throughout the day to help tide you over until your next meal.

If you are diabetic, you can still benefit from your Journey, but you will have to be very careful in your choices. Definitely consult with your doctor to find the best solutions for your needs.

Plan your meals ahead of time.

Eat a small snack before you go shopping. Do not ever go to the grocery store when you are hungry! You will tend to buy more “garbage” food when you are hungry.

When eating out, avoid buffets. They just scream, “Fill Your Belly!”

Start your exercise routine by simply walking. Just walking is much better than doing nothing. Exercising/Walking strengthens your heart and gets the blood flowing throughout your body with less effort.

Choosing to make this Journey to a New You is going to have its good days and its bad days.

Please remember: the Destination is worth every bit of effort and struggles you will go through.

You will not only look better, but more importantly, you will feel better and have fewer health issues in the future.

No one can predict when our time is up on this Earth, but while we are here, why not live the healthiest life we can live?

You can do it…I know you can!