Moving From Dreams to Reality

Posted: Feb 23 in Weight Loss Surgery by Staff

As we age, many of us often begin to feel as though time is slipping through our hands. We look back at the dreams and hopes that we held as a child, the ambition we set off with into our career and the passion we started our families with, and all too often focus on the few things that we didn’t accomplish instead of benefits to the life we have made for ourselves. However, you are never too old to dream and you are never too old to learn. Setting goals for yourself to be healthier, lose weight and live longer as crucial at any point in your life whether you are approaching 25, 55 or 85 years of age!

The factors of your life that have affected the way you approached your health goals in the past are just that—in the past. Take charge of your future by making changes now, in the present. Your weight loss surgeon in Ft. Myers can help you to establish the changes that you need to develop healthier habits for a brighter, more active future.

One of the ways to make your goals come to fruition is to take them on head first. Taking the first step is what gives you the courage to take the next step and so on and so forth. It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you keep moving forward towards reaching your desires.

The next step to take towards healthful living is announce to your friends and family that you are ready to make a change and want to take better care of your physical wellbeing. While, this may not prompt an overnight change, it can help make your dreams a reality by enlisting support from those you love most.

One of the hardest factors many people encounter with their weight loss goals is staying on track. Buy yourself a beautiful new journal that you can carry with you everywhere, and begin to write in it every day. Write your thoughts and feelings alongside a diet and activity log. This will help you to keep track of the impact any stress or anxiety may be having on your diet, and will also help you to hold yourself accountable for making smarter dietary choices.