Habit 4 of Chronically Fit People: Think Thin/Thin

[This takeoff on 7 Habits of Highly Effective People began Saturday where you’ll find the complete list of 7 Habits of Chronically Fit People.]

Are you still revving up your engine (Habit #1)? Have you set a small achievable fitness goal for yourself (Habit #2)? Have your written down your new priorities and thought about how to make time for them (Habit #3)?

If you said “yes” to all the above, good for you (literally – good for you)! Then you’re ready to move on to Habit 4 of Chronically Fit People.

Stephen Covey’s #4 Habit of Highly Effective People is to “Think Win/Win”.

My #4 Habit of Chronically Fit People is to “Think Thin/Thin”. Of course, that’s only if you have excess weight to lose in order to become as fit as you would like to be. If not, please re-phrase the habit to suit your fitness goal.

There are so many plans and resources available for people who strive to make a real change in their lives, that there’s literally something for everyone. It’s time to Think Thin/Thin (or _____/_____) and do some research on how you can get there.

What might work best for you?

• A support group like Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig
• A personal trainer or life coach
• Fitness classes or exercising on your own
• Diet plans or books

Pick out one or more and get the information you need to take your next step forward toward a fitter you.

Here are some resources to help you narrow things down.

• Anti-Aging Exercise
• Plans for Sensible Lifelong Weight Control
• Hungry Girl
• The Sonoma Lifestyle
• Younger Next Year
• Fat Fighting Tips Based on the Latest Research

Tomorrow we’ll go on to Habit #5. Please come back.

Tags: 7 habits of … , healthy weight maintenance, achieving a healthy weight, love your body, put food in perspective, choose healthy food, eat healthy for life, exercise and weight control