The idea of participating in the City2Surf in August 2011 has an exciting influence on me. Let you in on a secret…
The motivation and enthusiasm that comes from such an idea is a tremendous force that can be harnessed for weight loss success!
But that’s not the secret. The secret is that the excitement factor of imagining, discussing and feeling good about this decision is enough to generate a surge in your pedometer steps running, walking or weight loss. Actually doing the event is less important.
Getting excited, acting on that excitement, using the momentum, enjoying the push, reinspiring yourself, energizes your program to start walking then running.
Why am I excited?
- This is the first time I can see myself participating in a fun run event-as a runner! Huge progress for me-I’m a runner!
- Others are gradually coming to see the possibility as well and are considering joining me.
- There is no downside! Walking is always an option and i am already good at that.
- It gives me a motivating influence. it doesn’t over commit me. It is an option.
- Any preparation I do for this race is an advance on my walking to lose weight pedometer steps progress.
The trick to this is not to make this a do or die commitment.Take what it offers you. A reason to get excited and try something new.
I am doing the Start Walking Get Running Lose Weight program. Adding running carefully and progressively from a walking start is brilliant! Having a sort of public event to prepare for also acts as motivation. Using pedometer steps is the best way to start adding walking into an already full life. Once you’ve got that concept underway then focus on opening into other areas.
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