Aug 273 min read

Did you start off the year full of enthusiasm and motivation for your health and wellness goals, but this enthusiasm and motivation has naturally waned?

I have been hearing from a lot of my clients that they are "falling off the wagon" with their eating plan, exercise plan and health goals in general.

I SO understand! It can be hard to stay strong in the long-term!

Here are 6 tips on how to get back on track:

1) Write down your WHY:

Get a notepad and write 5 things that you want out of this journey and WHY you want them.

WHY do you want the weight-loss?

WHY do you want a better sleep?

WHAT will having clearer skin mean to you?

HOW will having a functioning immune system improve your life?

HOW will you FEEL at your goal weight, sleeping goal and energy goal?

Write. It. Down. Don't skip this step guys, writing things down have a powerful effect on your subconscious

2) Stop numbing yourself!

Stop mindlessly watching TV

Stop mindlessly snacking

Stop drinking alcohol

Stop mindlessly scrolling your phone

Stop online shopping

Stop overworking and "overgiving"

Stop people pleasing

Stop lying to yourself about your eating or drinking habits

Catch yourself in the moment of numbing yourself and realise what you are doing.

Instead;

Be present

Be mindful

Meditate

Read

Exercise

Go to the beach / go for a walk

Have a bath

Watch a documentary

Write/journal

Get a new hobby

Distract yourself in a healthy way!!

3) Declutter:

Always my go-to!

Wardrobe: declutter clothes that make you feel frumpy

Declutter clothes that are too big and that are way too small (unless it is one or two special smaller pieces) anything that does not embody the person you are becoming can GO.

Underwear: declutter old, too big, unflattering, unsexy, or stained underwear

Go and buy yourself some new stuff! Invest

Holy socks are GONE & as are socks with no pair Just get rid of the stuff that you don't use!

Fold everything nicely and make your wardrobe & draws look tidy.

Kitchen: Old plastics not in use can go. Spare lids or containers with no lids. Anything you don't use can be moved on.

Pantry: Clear out of your cupboards any foods that will trigger you! You can ask your family for support in this

Make your pantry look cleaned and tidy and organized!

All of your cupboards and draws can be decluttered and organized and just a general spring clean.

This can be very powerful in moving towards your goals!

4) Keep a food diary, and note any emotional triggers:

In a notebook: Write down what you are eating and drinking, include times and portion sizes - do this for the next 28 days. don't cheat or skip anything.

You don't need to show it to me or anyone BUT it will have a powerful effect on your subconscious understanding of what you are consuming.

Oftentimes we do not realise how much we are cheating ourselves. Once you do this - you can no longer hide from yourself.

5) Meal prep:

Plan to cook a big meal at some stage during the week or a few times a week and portion out servings, & freeze for easy daily, healthy meals.

6) At the top of a page in your notepad - Journal on the following: