Changing times, changing me

I wrote a month ago about my new regime.  I was reflecting on it today; I began when I came back from holiday in May and saw my photos.  I thought, “I don’t want to see any more pictures where I sport a Buddha-like belly!” and, thanks to my daughter started to use a bit of software to track what I did and ate.  We all know that measurement is a useful tool and for someone who has never had to worry about calories, I am afraid I discovered I was pretty uninformed about where they hid.   One key to my strategy was I didn’t want to find a new diet which magically made me thin; I needed to find a new balance point that I could maintain for the long haul.  I knew that I didn’t want to remove all those little treats we all enjoy, if I was miserable it was only a matter of time before I succumbed.  So it went in for a very slow and gentle method, which was a mixture of measuring, moderation and exercise.  I have lost around a pound a week over this period despite going on holiday, and am within 2 pounds of my original goal weight.  Clothes fit better and I am fitter too.

The points worthy of note if you are a business reader, rather than a slimmer, are these:-

1. Measure where you are and your progress towards your goal
2. Don’t be overly aggressive in your targets, real life will always intervene and blow you off track; pick something you have the resources to sustain
3. Invest in the tools and resources you need to succeed
4. Celebrate and enjoy your small achievements
5. Change your life (work) style to conform with your new goals

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