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It feels so good to write! Putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, in this day and age, can really make your day brighter. Now I may be taking a biased approach because I have always, always loved to write, it is my favorite form of expression, other than frenetically cleaning the kitchen (that one is for YOU, mom!)

Think of the other things writing, or journaling can do for you. It is highly recommended, if you are watching what you eat, to jot down just how much, where and when.  Kind of like a sleuth, you are the detective of yourself, there is no beating around the bush here. If you ate an entire pint of Ben and Jerry’s Hubba Bubba over the sink, you must confess.  Seriously, journaling can help you stick to a diet regime.  When we see things on paper, it reminds us of where we want to be- a dream, a life goal.  I’d think any life coach would agree.

If you want to reduce stress, or just manage your day, take a calm moment for yourself and just let it all come out in front of you. Buy a pretty book to collect your words and thoughts. Or simply keep a notebook of notes, a keepsake of whims, a diary of sorts. Just think how cool it will be to stroll back through the pages and see “Ran 3 miles on treadmill today!” Now if that’s not a motivator to workout that day, I don’t know what is. Other than summer and swimsuits coming just around the corner.

I write something, somewhere everyday, and it’s made a believer out of me. Happy confessing!

By Maria Leong

When you think about weight loss, what comes to mind?
I want to have a slimmer waist line, I want to lose 10kg, I want to get rid of that double chin…

What we don’t realise is, we are setting difficult to measure targets which can be very demoralising in the long run.

1) Make your goal bite-sized

Think of it this way. If the piece of cake is too big, it won’t fit into your mouth…

Split your goal into several short-term targets.

Taking the example of “I want to lose 10Kg”. Your first short-term target will be “I want to lose 1Kg”.

As you achieve each short-term target, you will feel that you are getting somewhere and that keeps you motivated to want to do more.

2) Be specific in your short-term target by including your action

When we specify an action, it is something tangible and easier for you to do it.

Eg. Instead of saying “I want to lose 1Kg”. You should say “I want to lose 1Kg by exercising 30 minutes everyday”.

3) Reward yourself

As you achieve each short-term target, reward yourself. It could be something simple like, having a low-fat yogurt.

You will find that you are happier and have more energy to come back, and work on more of your short-term targets after the special reward.

4) Peer Motivation

Tell 3 of your best friends your goal and your short-term targets. It would be even better if they join you and provide peer motivation.

It is really helpful to get that phone call and mental boost from one of them, that it is time to go for that 30 minutes jog in the park.

5) Weight Loss contest

Organise a weight loss contest among your friends. If your short-term target is to lose 1Kg, turn that into a contest and have a prize for the winner.

Remember, motivation and correct goal setting is crucial to your weight loss.

Keep at it, and I wish you success!
Maria

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