Say goodbye to Summer and say hello to weight loss again https://t.co/YLfsw1746c #Slimmer

Say goodbye to Summer and say hello to weight loss again https://t.co/YLfsw1746c #Slimmer

— Cathy Fernie (@Cracenduch39) September 10, 2019

from Twitter https://twitter.com/Cracenduch39

Goodbye Summer, hello to weight loss again

SUMMER’S almost done and we’re heading into Autumn.  So many people struggle at this time of year.  I’ve had a great summer and have just come back from a late summer break in Portugal with my daughter and I must admit I’m struggling to get back into the groove!

But I’m not alone – I know Summer really throws so many people off course and can be a real problem.

For many of us the problem is lack of routine, especially if we have children.  For others it’s just lack of structure and that’s where I’m at!

I’m craving structure to my day!

While I was away I was thinking of my health and self goals for the next three months and because I know so many people need a bit of motivation, I thought I’d help get us all moving by getting some focus for the next three months.

My Autumn Success Drive is all about having clarity about what you want to achieve and then focusing on the process which will get you there. It’s about taking action and being accountable.

Here’s a video I shot this morning to help you get cracking again!

Now I know some people struggle a little with taking consistent action.

So the first thing we have to think about is what we want – and that’s where goal-setting gives us clarity.

Where are we now and what do we want to achieve?

Is it just that we’ve eaten too much over Summer and our exercise routine has gone out of the window?

Or is it deeper than that?  Is it about emotional connections with food or do you self Sabotage?

Are you holding yourself back in some way?

BE CLEAR and realistic about this! No wishy-washy goals, please.

You must really connect with your goal to make it happen.

So many people worry about goal-setting because reminds them of the past.  But if negativity creeps in, reframe and think differently!

Look on goals as a good thing because they give you the vital direction in which to travel.

They’re also there to give you feedback not to make you feel like a failure!

Use them as a positive tool to discover what needs to be done next if you don’t quite reach them this time.

Remember, goals shouldn’t be obstacles. Use them as something that will give you direction and feedback. 

Next step is that you need to take action – and consistent action is what so many people struggle with. Think of just two small actions which will take you towards your goal.

What’s worked well in the past?

Then get yourself a buddy or partner you can share your journey with – believe me, it really helps with motivation!

Post up your goals below or in Slimpod Club if you’re a member.  Also connect with me on Instagram and Twitter to let me know how you’re getting on.

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Goodbye Summer, hello to weight loss again https://t.co/YLfsw1746c

Goodbye Summer, hello to weight loss again https://t.co/YLfsw1746c

— Cathy Fernie (@Cracenduch39) September 10, 2019

from Twitter https://twitter.com/Cracenduch39

Goodbye Summer, hello to weight loss again

SUMMER’S almost done and we’re heading into Autumn.  So many people struggle at this time of year.  I’ve had a great summer and have just come back from a late summer break in Portugal with my daughter and I must admit I’m struggling to get back into the groove!

But I’m not alone – I know Summer really throws so many people off course and can be a real problem.

For many of us the problem is lack of routine, especially if we have children.  For others it’s just lack of structure and that’s where I’m at!

I’m craving structure to my day!

While I was away I was thinking of my health and self goals for the next three months and because I know so many people need a bit of motivation, I thought I’d help get us all moving by getting some focus for the next three months.

My Autumn Success Drive is all about having clarity about what you want to achieve and then focusing on the process which will get you there.

It’s about taking action and being accountable.

Now I know some people struggle a little with taking consistent action.

So the first thing we have to think about is what we want – and that’s where goal-setting gives us clarity.

Where are we now and what do we want to achieve?

Is it just that we’ve eaten too much over Summer and our exercise routine has gone out of the window?

Or is it deeper than that?  Is it about emotional connections with food or do you self Sabotage?

Are you holding yourself back in some way?

BE CLEAR and realistic about this! No wishy-washy goals, please.

You must really connect with your goal to make it happen.

So many people worry about goal-setting because reminds them of the past.  But if negativity creeps in, reframe and think differently!

Look on goals as a good thing because they give you the vital direction in which to travel.

They’re also there to give you feedback not to make you feel like a failure!

Use them as a positive tool to discover what needs to be done next if you don’t quite reach them this time.

Remember, goals shouldn’t be obstacles. Use them as something that will give you direction and feedback. 

Next step is that you need to take action – and consistent action is what so many people struggle with. Think of just two small actions which will take you towards your goal.

What’s worked well in the past?

Then get yourself a buddy or partner you can share your journey with – believe me, it really helps with motivation!

Post up your goals below or in Slimpod Club if you’re a member.  Also connect with me on Instagram and Twitter to let me know how you’re getting on.

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Putting on weight on holiday – how to avoid it and enjoy healthy habits https://t.co/TrkpbsQk8Q

Putting on weight on holiday – how to avoid it and enjoy healthy habits https://t.co/TrkpbsQk8Q

— Cathy Fernie (@Cracenduch39) July 29, 2019

from Twitter https://twitter.com/Cracenduch39

Putting on weight on holiday – how to avoid it and enjoy healthy habits

Putting on weight on holiday is such a major worry for many people.  I know they get anxious about controlling their weight around this time so I’ve created a special video as the Summer break hots up (literally!).

It contains advice on how you can make your holidays happy and stress-free, without letting what you eat and drink spoil the fun.

I’ve just started a weight loss and wellbeing project with a third NHS hospital (the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham) and because the staff there are starting their Slimpod programme at the height of the summer it made made think long and hard about how being on holiday could affect they way they’re thinking about their eating.

For anyone’s who’s tried (and usually failed) to diet through the holidays, Summer can be a time of misery, guilt and a feeling of failure.

Putting on weight on holiday often means their “diet head” takes over and they think that because they’ve fallen off the wagon, they may as well stop trying to resist temptation and blow out big time.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people say “I’m a little bit worried about how I’m going to cope with food when I’m on holiday – I usually pig out and I love having a cocktail or two in the evening.”

If you’re already on my Slimpod programme, you’ll know the answer I always give: this isn’t a diet so an ice cream or a cocktail isn’t going to do you any harm.

In my video this week (click below) I go into a lot more detail about what I call “seasonal dieting.” I also have some great advice on how to avoid putting on weight on holiday – and how to do that without missing out on any of the fun.

In our private Slimpod Club on Facebook we’re about to start a special thread called Happy Habits so join us there! If you’re on Instagram please join in there too. We’re using the hashtag #happyhabits.

And please leave a comment below to let me know if you’re worried about putting on weight on holiday and how you think my tips will help you.

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Putting on weight on holiday – how to avoid it and enjoy healthy habits https://t.co/TrkpbsQk8Q #Slimmer

Putting on weight on holiday – how to avoid it and enjoy healthy habits https://t.co/TrkpbsQk8Q #Slimmer

— Cathy Fernie (@Cracenduch39) July 29, 2019

from Twitter https://twitter.com/Cracenduch39