Start – Stick – Break!

03 Feb Start – Stick – Break!

Don’t forget that the “break” is part of the journey for health …. another great question from one of our walkers …

Hi Leslie,  I’m finishing up the 21 day program.  What is the best way to proceed?  Do you have audio walks, I’d like to move outside since the weather is getting better, but I need your voice in my ear.  Thanks,  peace, Jude

Good Morning js! And how great does it feel after a 21 Day plan???? So happy to hear your good news! The way to stay motivated for life is to have a plan … stick to the plan … and then … guess what’s next????? BREAK from the plan !!!! Really! That’s a cycle that really works …
1) START a do-able plan for your schedule (you did that for 21 days – awesome!)
2) STICK to the plan for a good length of time (3 weeks to 12 weeks)
3) BREAK from the plan for a short time (1 to 2 weeks)
Then start again … with a fresh plan!
OK … so js … you are at the “short break” time and I love that you want to take it outdoors … why not start a neighborhood walk for this week, and next week. Walk from your front door – continuing walking until you are 15 mins. away – turn around and come back – that’s a 30 min. walk in your “hood!” Take some music – I do have audio “guided” walks at shop.walkathome.com or make a playlist with about 6 songs … here are 3 that are on my ipod now … 3 songs cover about a mile of walking
I Gotta Feelin – Black Eyed Peas
Firework – Katy Perry
Dynamite – Taio Cruz
Hope this gives you some fuel to continue your VERY HEALTHY walking goals sweetie! And don’t forget … the walking assignments in the iVillage Rev Up Your Weight Loss challenge are SUPER effective and are on until Feb. 14th! You can learn from these workouts and carry it through Feb. & March!
Big HEALTHY Hug!

START – STICK – BREAK! Repeat START – STICK – BREAK! Repeat START – STICK – BREAK! Repeat