Thursday, January 3, 2013

Dear Diary,

We all know that losing weight is tough work BUT I bet you didn't know that people who keep a food diary lose 2 times more than those trying to do it on their own? Yep it's true! I keep a food diary but more recently switched to a virtual diary on my iPhone called "My fitness Pal". It's a great way to log your calories, know what your eating, and even follow your friends to have that extra accountability. So get to logging and watch those pounds shed this year!
Love always,
Keli K.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

How to make 2013 your GREATEST year ever!

I always love the new year. A fresh start mixed with the anxiety of the unknown makes January one of my favorite months. For those of you who know me well, you know I have big dreams, big resolutions, and goals that to most seem impossible. This goes beyond fitting into your skinny jeans or making your ex kick himself, this goes into how you can be the BEST YOU this year. So here is how I think YOU can make 2013 a success with any goal:
1) TAKE ACTION
The first step toward any goal is movement. Only you can make the difference in your own life and it starts by taking the first step. I am a planner and an analyzer so I spend too much time thinking and planning instead of doing. Why? Because each of us is afraid of failure but you can't fail unless you try. Ask yourself what is the worst thing that could happen? Most the time the journey you gain along the way to a goal is much more than any failure you can endure.
2)DREAM BIG
I spent too much of my young life saying, “Why me? Who am I to do x, y, z?” and not only did it get me nowhere, it continued to subtly affirmed that I had nothing to offer. Every single person has unique expertise, experiences and knowledge that make them 100% unique in the world. Every single person has something to contribute. Every single person can teach something. So, instead ask “Why NOT you?” And then simply try and see what happens.

3)KEEP LEARNING
If you have a goal you've set for 2013 than you need to do research to learn everything there is to accomplish that goal. Is it running a 5k or becoming Miss America you can never be overly educated on what you are trying to accomplish.
 4) LAUGH
I spend much of my day laughing because I plan on it. I record The Ellen Show everyday because I know it will make me laugh or I text one of my best friends because it puts a smile on my face. Laughing can lower blood pressure, relax muscles in the entire body, reduce stress hormones, burns calories, and improves alertness as well as memory.  
5)SERVE OTHERS
We all want to be successful and have dreams but sometimes we need others to help us along the way. Each of us has something to bring to the table and I know I would not be the person I am or have the success I do without others who have helped me along the way. Nothing is more important than people. OK that's my list to help us all have a great 2013! Love always, Keli K. "Believe you can and you WILL"