Are you losing that January motivation?

Just for the Health of It

With Coach Shelley Gaudet

It's the last week in January and you wake up and realize you lost something that you had a lot of at the beginning of the month - motivation! At the beginning of January motivation was all you had You were gung-ho to make 2023 ‘your year.’ You were going to go to the gym every day, follow a nutrition plan and lose that weight once and for all.

But then something happened. It was either something big (eg. A family tragedy) or a series of little things (your child had the flu, you went on a weekend away, etc) and you realize in the last week of January that you are right back where you started at end of 2022.

So what should you do? Give up on your dreams until the Spring when you can be more focused? Or maybe the fall when things are quieter?

Even worse, you decide that 2024 will now be ‘your year!’ Most definitely not. Because guess what? There is never going to be a perfect week, month, season or year for weight loss to happen.

Life will always through a curveball that will impact your goals, but only if you let it happen. Instead, decide now and today to commit to an eating and exercise routine that is simpler, more manageable, and allows for life's curveballs to come your way Discipline always wins out over motivation in the long haul! Instead of committing to the gym seven days a week, start with two and walk on your off days. Then bump up your walk days once you have established discipline in your gym routine

Giving up alcohol is another classic resolution. Why not try cutting back first? Limit your intake to weekends and social events. You will see results by just cutting back and developing this discipline will allow you to still enjoy adult beverages on occasion while losing weight. Are you ready to jump into Keto?

Start by lowering your carb intake and limit your chips, popcorn or cracker snacks to one serving, rather than cutting it out completely Once you have the discipline to lower your carb intake, you will notice changes in your body and then maybe it will be easier to transition fully to Keto. Instead of saying I'm never eating pizza again, find a healthier option that you love as much (or almost as much). There is a great margherita pizza recipe on the Skinnytaste recipe you could make or get the kids involved and do an English muffin pizza night.

Often the biggest mistake is trying to adopt a really boring diet that you can't help but cheat on. Instead, put together a meal plan with foods you love that help you move closer towards your goals not further away. Moderation and discipline are key. At the end of the day, you do not have to be 100% gung-ho to get and sustain weight loss. I believe you are better at 80% because this will lead to a more sustainable lifestyle. Here's to February and crushing those January goals!

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Aries: March 21 - April 19 (Fire) –You will be wanting to pack up with a love interest and run away this week You need privacy and some alone time Your work will be starting to get busy soon, so venture now or it will not be any time soon If you can not get away, take the time to seclude yourself from the world for a while

Taurus: April 20 - May 20 (Earth) –You will be open and social You want to try new things, new foods and meet new people. This energy could not come at a better time for you, cause your work is stale and your life has been becoming robotic You will come out of this week rejuvenated and inspired to do more

Gemini: May 21 - June 20 (Air) – You would like some attention this week You feel attractive and sexy in all you do This does attract people to you, but make sure it's the right people. You want to use this to build confidence and security in work and love. Learn had to wield this energy to benefit you and to attract good and not bad

Cancer: June 21 – July 22 22 (Water)

– You have a lot of people who love you This week you will start to see proof of that. Your admirers will go out of their way to make you feel like you have all you ever wanted and needed Be aware that your overthinking mind will still question all this attention and may not take advantage of this extra love

Leo: July 23 - August 22 (Fire) –Try and keep the peace. You feel unsettled, moody and a bit argumentative This has nothing to do with your career or relationship This is an internal struggle. Take responsibility for the changes you need to make before asking others around you to accommodate you This week is about personal growth.

Virgo: August 23 - September 22 (Earth) – Count all your blessings Your life has really great things going on You are a bit stuck on the negative Find a way to the light and stay there Do this and your relationship will flourish and your career will be more exciting The potential for growth is in anything you decide to focus on this week

Libra: September 23 - October 22 (Air)- You will be appreciated this week It is so needed in the love area and about time at work Accept this praise gracefully But also know that you have been working really hard lately and you deserve it. Stop over thinking every little thing that's not perfect right now, this could turn to self sabotaging behaviour quickly

Scorpio: October 23 - November 21 (Water) – You have dreams of an epic love story. The energy this week is finally open to bringing this to you You may feel like it is too easy or too good to be true This is because it's supposed to be that way So do not mess it up These opportunities are a rare thing Take your brain out of this and focus on faith

Sagittarius: November 22December 21 (Fire) – You are very reasonable this week It is a good time to sit and talk with your lover about the future and start getting on the same page It would also be great to talk to your boss about ideas you have had and changes you want to make. You will be successful.

Capricorn: December 22 - January 19 (Earth) – You are a flirt this week. You will be spicing things up in the bedroom a lot. Your efforts will not be in vain. This week ends on a very satisfying note for you. You will make compromises at work that make your life a whole lot easier Speak up and be heard

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18 (Air) – Time to be a bit selfish You will have to show people the proper way to take care of you. You will have to take time to yourself. Stop waiting for others to offer you a break and demand it Being selfish can be a great thing for your mind, body and soul as long as you do not stay that way for too long

Pisces: February 19 - March 20 (Water) – This week is a bit of every emotion for you. You are frustrated then sad, then angry then happy and by the end of the week super snuggly You are not crazy, things are just triggering to you and you will react emotionally is all Let yourself go through this rollercoaster, because when the ride stops you walk away smiling

Horoscopes with Tina Graziano Energy Reader

Tina Graziano was born an energy reader. She uses her gifts to heal and guide others as a life coach. If you need support and insight in life, contact Tina for an energy reading directly online at https://www.facebook.com/ Tina.Graziano.Energy.Reader