Be the tortoise
Remember the tortoise and the hare? The hare got off to a quick start and seemed like the obvious winner. The tortoise, while naturally much slower than the hare, moved steadily toward the finish line and was able to cross it first.
Slow and steady wins the race. It’s the moral of the story because it’s true for about a million things. Weight loss is one of them. To reach your weight-loss goals, you need to think like a tortoise.
Weight loss is not about speed; it’s about slow and steady determination, even when the goal appears futile.
Set your goal, then create small daily steps to help you achieve it. You don’t have to change everything at once, and you don’t have to set unrealistic expectations. Just don’t ever skip those daily steps. Be diligent and focused on your steady progress.
Right now, while we’re in this holiday season, we’re likely to act like the hare – distracted by the shiny of loaded buffet tables and cocktails. Don’t give in to the temptation. Keep taking your small, daily, realistic steps. You’ll get to the finish line as a winner.
