Try Something New!!!

Well, I decided to try something new: I joined an online weight-loss support group that is run by a coach and moderated by the fabulous Sean Anderson, long-time blogging buddy!  We have had our first meeting and I think it will be a tremendous learning experience.  I will give an honest review of my experience when it's all done, but I think it will be tremendous!

I am a social work major. One thing I have learned in every class, it's discussed almost every single day, and that is this: in life, social support is KEY.  You have to have social support.  So while this blog served as a good social support in years past, at this point I do not have time to read others' blogs due to my studies, so the support element is gone.  Yes, people leave positive comments here for which I am grateful, but you have to give support, too.  So a group setting is a fabulous tool.

I'm excited.

I will share my main group goal here:

Consistency.

If I've said it once, I've said it 100 times: consistency works. It is how you succeed.  I need to consistently work out, consistently count my calories, and consistently relax, de-stress.  Those are all important components to a healthful lifestyle.

There was once a point in my life where I didn't have to think twice about any of that--I was consistent, and my consistency paid off with improved health and fat loss.  It felt good.  That is my ultimate goal, because once a person is consistence, the weight will take care of itself.

So hat's off to Mr. Anderson for providing a great service plus a big dose of inspiration!!!