Ready to Roll!

This article is for your launch date: Day 1 of your 12 weeks to a fitter, healthier, lighter you!

Think about what will be different in 3 months. What will you have achieved? How will you feel? What new habits will be a natural part of your life?

Ready, set...go!

Here's where you start your small weekly changes that'll add up to weight loss success.

Do you have your calendar, book, or app? If not, grab a piece of paper!

Now, log your:

Weekly food action goal.
Weekly exercise action goal.
Daily calorie target. If you don't know your daily calorie target, send your care manager a message.
All foods you eat. And drinks. Include how much.
Activity. Everything. Level of effort, and how many minutes.
Weight.

Go to Setting Your Action Goals if you need a review. Examples are:

This week, I'll eat 3 small meals. And I'll eat 3 healthy snacks, so I don't get hungry and crave junk.
On 5 days this week, I'll walk briskly before dinner for 15 minutes. Each time, I'll walk 5 minutes more.

You decide what's best for you. Just be careful to not get caught up in daily ups and downs:

At most, weigh yourself daily. Just not more often.
Or if you prefer, step on the scale less often. Maybe 3 days per week or weekly.

Weigh in often enough to:

Choose a weigh-in time of day and stick to it. Like first thing in the morning before breakfast.

Record your weight every time. It'll be a great boost to see your progress each month!

This is an exciting day! Tell people close to you about it. Celebrate it! The more you share your plan, the more real it becomes!