Top 10 New Lifestyle Tips

3. Start a Journal

This will be your lifestyle bible. Block off one section of your journal to keep track of your weight and measurements. This can also be used to log your workouts. Add recipes, healthy food ideas and your favorite weight loss/fitness web sites too. Be sure to write down your WHY and your goals in this journal. Save a page to write down "10 Things I Love About Me" and use this journal to record any achievements you have made along the way.

4. Ask for Support
Tell all your friends and family your goals and ask them for support. Explain your WHY to them and tell them how much it would mean to you to have them be a part of your new lifestyle.

5. Stay Accountable to Others
Join online or local weight loss/fitness groups or find a friend to workout with. Accountability gives you an extra push to keep going as others are going to depend on you.

6. Take Your Picture
Every few months or more you should take pictures of yourself. These will help show your progress and you will be totally amazed at your transformation.

7. Make Wise Food Choices
Eating healthier foods and controlling your portion sizes will make a big difference. Stop and think about the food choice you're about to make and decide if it will hinder you or help you meet your goal.

8. Treat Yourself
It's very important to reward yourself for meeting your goals. If you don't meet the specific goals you set for yourself, you still deserve a reward for your efforts. Go get a manicure, pedicure, massage, new outfit or set up an appointment with your stylist for a new 'do. Don't reward yourself with food! These simple pleasures will make you feel like a million bucks. Pick up your complimentary copy of the Hot Mama Makeover guide today for more great tips on how you can treat yourself.

9. Daily Reminders
On a daily basis, you should go over the goals you have set for yourself and look at the reason why you committed to this new lifestyle. These should also be written in your journal (see tip #3).

10. Don't Quit
It's very important that you never throw in the towel. You are going to have ups and downs in this journey to a better lifestyle and that's ok as long as you never give up.

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