Welcome to Friday - the 1st Day of Spring 2009!
We've all survived another winter and the time for renewal is upon us. In spring we sow the seeds, we do the cleaning out of the old and get ready for the new, and we have a renewed sense of optimism, even in times when the economy is on shaky ground.
And I believe we are optimistic because our human spirit is begging for another chance to do it better this year than last year. I've always thought New Year's resolutions should be put off until Spring because who really gets motivated with 2 1/2 months of winter facing them. But Spring is the perfect time with the promise of good weather and flowers and beaches in our future.
With all that said, now could be the perfect time to evaluate where you are and decide to make some postive changes. Whether that's losing weight, like you've been watching me do for the past two weeks, or doing something positive financially, or starting a project that just needs doing, NOW - THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING, or this weekend, is your chance to challenge yourself for the better.
So here's the New Challenge! There are 9 weeks left until Memorial Day weekend. The average person can lose a max of 2 lbs of fat a week. So let's be conservative and say that if you chose to, you could lose 15 lbs between now and then. What would that mean to you? Certainly a smaller clothing size or two, and probably a lot more confidence in yourself going into the summer season. So I challenge you to join me from now until Memorial Day and lose the weight. I'll be putting together the exact plan I'm using and it will be available over the weekend - just enter your contact info in the box in the upper left, or call me and we can discuss your situation.
I know there are some of you who don't need to lose any weight and I don't mean to slight you because you've shown better self control in your life than others of us have. So for you my challenge would be to pick something that you'd really like to improve - planning better to be more in control of your days, getting all the harmful chemicals out of your home to live healthier, figuring out how to develop additional income streams, or developing a better relationship with someone you care about. Whatever that "something" is for you, I'd be glad to share my thoughts with you and help you put together a confidential plan to achieve it.
This weekend I'll be working on the Boomer-Solutions Newsletter (really for everyone who participates in life) which should be ready early next week, and getting outdoors and biking along the Cuyahoga River.
As always, please leave your comments here or email me - whichever is easier for you.
Have a terrific day and weekend,
Bill Ehmann
Copley, OH & Hilton Head, SC
billehmann@boomer-solutions.com
330-858-1906
Hey Bill, just caught up on a couple of days....great to see that barrier fall. I know I was stuck on the wrong side of 200 for years. And now I am close to 190 and want to see 185. The exercise thing is not only important to the weight loss...but golf is better, pain free and other activities that require energy are more fun and easier to do. The water consumption is something I got away from but thanks to you I back on it. I found for me less carbs...a half of a sandwich at lunch helped and eating something every few hours, apple, nuts, carrots, grapes,cheese kept me going and I read once lets the body know it doesn't have to store up, because it si getting food all the time. Good luck with the weekend coming up...but I bounce at couple pounds up and down all the time.
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