Do these excuses sound familiar? “

*If I just had more time, I would be exercising

regularly.

*I tried to eat low-fat today but my kids wanted pizza.

*Every time I plan to exercise or eat healthy, something always comes up.

*Eating healthy is too

expensive.

If we continue to blame outside factors, we will continue to get the same results. Many truly believe these excuses are something totally out of our control preventing us from reaching our goals. We think that something, or someone else, is responsible.

The number one and most important step to losing weight successfully is to take 100% responsibility for your actions

Next time you’re faced with an excuse outside of you, change the way you think and develop a strategy to tell yourself that you can do it. Once you realize the power you already have inside of you, overcoming obstacles will be easier. A few

successes will build your confidence and help you grow and be able to commit to something you want to do or have. Self-talk can make us or break us. Allow your self-talk to help you be proactive toward your health and fitness goals. You already

have, inside of you, what it takes to succeed.