Set yourself a reasonable goal

Almost everyone wants to get fitter and look better. It's a general motivation we have and there's many reasons we do it whether it be health or self esteem or just general happiness. What I've found is you have to set the small goals. Your body isn't going to change overnight and you can't stress over the overall image or weight or shape. It helps to have that small thing that means success for you personally.

For me, as crazy as it sounds, I actually have a black fitted dress that is extremely cute (and quite sexy) that I've been wanting to look even better in. So my small goal, (like someone with a pair of jeans they want to get back into) is to look extremely hot and even sexier in my little black dress. I know I'll succeed because it's something I really want. It's almost that "bride trying to fit into the dress" mindset. It's the "running while envisioning the dress" syndrome. Although some may find it unsuccessful, I'm hoping that it works and so far, I think it is. Time to say goodbye to big bowls of ice cream (small bowls are fine!)