If New Year resolutions are any evidence, it is easy to set goals but hard to actually make anything of them. So often we know what we’d like to see happen and yet get totally stalled by the how. But not to worry! Though changing habits is hard, a clear action plan will boost your confidence and ensure you are taking the right steps to achieve your goals.

Over the next series of posts, I’ll be walking you through a few all-too-familiar scenarios and demonstrate just how to make weight loss goals a reality. To kick things off, we’ll begin with our fictional friend, Jane.

Jane is in her late 30’s and busy as all get out. Between caring for her bustling family, working part-time, and helping out at the church, her days are full to the brim. After three babies and a little leftover weight from each one, she finds herself 25 pounds heavier than she’d like and feeling frustrated.

Jane knows she’s got to make changes, but there’s little time to spare for extra cooking and she definitely does NOT want to be eating something different from the rest of the family. She also knows she needs to be better about regular meals. Afterall, she’s the one constantly getting after the kids to make “healthy choices”! Low on energy, Jane will frequently reach for caffeinated drinks or random snacks for a quick pick-me-up. Though she used to exercise regularly, that’s flown out the window. Who’s got the time?

Over the last few years, Jane’s made several attempts to lose the weight and get in shape, but quickly loses steam before making any real headway. She just doesn’t have the time or energy for complicated meal plans and restrictive food lists. With a family vacation on the horizon, however, and feeling for the first time ever like she can’t keep up physically with the rest of her crew, Jane is determined to lose the weight and get fit.

Jane’s story definitely hits close to home for many of us, doesn’t it? Days are full and energy is stretched thin. Finding the time to focus on our own wellness can be a challenge to the say the least. Thankfully, everyday is an opportunity for change and a clear action plan is crucial to making that happen.

In the next post, we’ll be looking at strategies that will help Jane cut calories, improve the quality of her diet, regain fitness, and ultimately reach her goals. Thanks for reading!