We all know that feeling. We start a new diet or workout routine. We’re excited to get fit, healthy, and skinny! Then a week or two down the line, it starts to feel more like work than a fun new thing.

So how do we “fight that fizzle?” I recently asked that question to a fitness/weight loss Facebook group that I’m a part of. Here are some of their answers:

• Don’t set goals that are too out there. Baby steps become habits and THAT’S when it’s time to add more.
• I think it’s about finding something that works for your body and in the time frame you can commit!
• I think making realistic goals helps…like if haven’t worked out in forever and then all of a sudden I try to go to the gym every day, I will fizzle out easier.
• Do what makes your heart sings!!! If it’s fun and you love it, it becomes addicting.

So how am I setting myself up for success? I’m starting out small. Small, reachable goals: 1,500 calories limit 5x/week, 20 minutes of cardio 5x/week, walking the dogs in the morning twice a week, etc. Manageable. Workable. Doable. I’m going to do this!