Keeping her fitness goals simple and specific helps this club member stick to them.

June, 2009

Username: dawningalls71

Residence: McDonough, Georgia

Why I Joined: I joined the New Healthy You Club to get inspired and to get advice from Guideposts’ experts in health and wellness.

My Goal: I’m trying to lose 20 pounds and exercise four times a week for 30 minutes. I’d also like to improve my quality of life and be more consistent about healthy eating and managing stress.

My Challenge: My life can get so busy that I have to be extremely intentional and actively plan my meals and exercise time. And I have to forgive myself when I occasionally miss the mark, because life happens!

A Word from the Wise: I’ve found that putting my goals in writing helps me stick to them. I also bought a treadmill, and that has made exercising so much easier for me. I am much more likely to work out if my fitness routine is easy and convenient.

And of course, it’s always good to recruit your family and friends for support; it’s easier if you have an accountability partner than it is to go it alone.