Starting a healthy lifestyle is more about structure and attitude than calories and exercise. Having a framework for success is essential for great athletes, musicians, inventors and business leaders. When building a house a strong foundation is essential. One needs a strong foundation that will weather the storms of life. Building a strong foundation will give someone a lifetime of success and for some, permanent fat loss.
The most important step to take is to establish accountability. Accountability is the number 1 secret for personal growth, accomplishments and change. Why is accountability so important? Accountability gives one encouragement, knowledge, evaluation, insight, structure, inspiration, a role model, and somebody that believes in them. Accountability holds you responsible to your goals as described in this article – Wellness Solutions.
What does accountability look like? Accountability can be a mentor, coach, a training partner, a team, a teacher, group, or a club. When in history has someone achieved great goals without support? Behind those achievements have been a husband or a wife, a coach, an associate, a team, family ,friends, a school, a town, and sometimes their country. You can’t conquer difficult tasks without support.
The next step is to establish goals. Your goals give you direction and purpose. People that write down their goals are 80% more likely to achieve them. Make a list of categories for your goals. That list could include nutrition, fitness, recreation, travel, body type, personal growth, finances, spiritual, vocational, relationships and more. Write down short and long term goals for these categories. Goals help you develop healthy habits in all areas of your life.