Do You

On Saturday, I thought I was being very productive by writing all my remaining tips at once so it would be easier to update the blog. That, however, only works if you remember to do the updates…which I forgot to do on Sunday. As such, today (3/19/13) there will be 2 blog posts; one now (it’s about 1:00 AM according to my clock) and one later this evening.  

The title inspiration for this collection of tips came from a book I read recently. It was a story about a college freshman studying pre-medicine who gets discovered as a plus-size model. It basically chronicles her discovery of who she is and what she wants to become.  The best piece of advice she receives comes from her best friend, who tells her to just “do you”. Essentially, don’t try to be someone else.   Hopefully, these tips can help you “do you”.

33. Start a blog.  The weight loss blog is practically a literary genre where anyone can share their story.  Start one, and you aren't just losing for yourself as a blog gives you accountability to the readers.  My best advice should be, “start a blog and stick with it”.  I have a tendency to start a project and never finish it.  Maybe some of you are the same way…closets and garages full of projects started and left unfinished.  I’m the same way with a fitness regime. I start out on-fire, and then get burned out midway.  There’s always an excuse…no time, bad weather, etc.  Writing a blog can act as a personal diary so you can share your story/struggles and hopefully, get feedback and encouragements from others who may have went through or are going through similar situations. Your blog doesn't necessarily have to be just about weight loss, it can be about anything you want. You have a voice. Use it :)

34. Find a buddy. On the same vein as accountability, if you know someone is waiting at the gym for you then you are more likely to show up.  Having a friend at the gym with me really helped me start going to work out.  My friend and I started by going a few days a week to new classes at the gym to see which ones we liked.  With her, I didn't feel embarrassed to try the class or to “make a fool of myself” figuring out the gym equipment.  Having a friend to share in the experience takes what could be worrisome or painful into something that’s fun and enjoyable!! Can't find a buddy? Look into getting a personal trainer. Feeling adventurous?  Go to the gym, find someone else alone and make a new friend :)