Spring: The Perfect Time to Reevaluate Weight Loss Goals

Posted by Tracy Rose Apr 6, 2009

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the days are getting longer. It’s spring and that means one thing….summer will be here soon! Need a little extra motivation to lose weight? Think of yourself in spring and summer clothes. Can you see your body in shorts? How about a bathing suit?

There is no better time than spring to reevaluate weight loss goals. Go back and reread what your goals are. See how you have progressed. If you have been slacking, it’s time to get back on track and get fired up about your weight loss.

That’s exactly what I intend to do too. It’s been a long, cold winter and it has been too easy to use that as an excuse to hibernate in the house the last few months. I need an extra push to stay motivated and lose weight. Getting outside to walk is a start. Making it fun for the family is even better.

I’ve signed me and my kids up for a Marathon Club at their school as a first step towards getting us moving more. I’ve also decided to start geocaching again. We have had fun finding these buried “treasures” before.

While these activities won’t magically make the weight disappear overnight, it is a step in the right direction. I also know that, aside from losing weight, exercise makes me feel good. This winter has left me feeling sluggish. I’m tired of feeling that way and am excited about recommitting to outdoor exercise.