Live It, Don't Diet

Winning Outcomes

Knowing what you really want is especially important when you're losing weight. Setting goals and determining what the outcome of your actions should be—the Winning Outcome—is a necessary first step toward making it happen.

Make it a point to develop your own Winning Outcome early in your weight-loss journey. Use our tips below to get started. Then review your Winning Outcome periodically to see if your goals have changed in any way; you can edit it at any time.

Create your own Winning Outcome
Start by asking yourself what you want—really want. Then briefly describe this goal in the Winning Outcome box below. Remember to keep your Winning Outcome:

Positive: "I will get to my weight goal," not "I won't be heavy anymore."

Within your control: "I will achieve my weight goal by making healthy food choices" not "I will achieve my goal when my partner stops buying me candy."

Specific: "I will achieve my weight goal by following my plan and keeping track of the food I eat."

A good fit with your life: Ask yourself: Does my Winning Outcome fit my life or the way I want it to be?

Remember, Winning Outcomes don't have to be weight related. I set my goal this year to finish running the Lakefront Marathon under 4 hours. Your Winning Outcomes could be long term or even just specific for the hour, day, week or month.

posted by Snowman @ 7:12 AM