5 Easy Strategies For Achieving Weight Loss in 2012

Did you know that 80 percent of Americans fail to follow through and achieve their new year resolutions? So, what does it take to be the successful 20 percent who stick with their goals and achieve their resolutions?

Willpower and work are important components to achieving your goals, but you also need to organize your goals in a way that will set you up for success, not failure. That's a big difference.

Look deep inside. Find out what motivates you and what will carry you through the obstacles when it gets difficult, then enlist someone to hold you accountable.

Try these five steps to set yourself up to achieve your goals and enjoy your successes:

1. Set goals that are specific, measurable and attainable. Keep a journal and write down your specific goals, and a reasonable timeline that is attainable.

2. Ask yourself bigquestions like "why?" Write down the answers. The deeper you dig, the bigger the reason behind your desire, the more likely you will stick with it.

3. Break down your goals into small steps and design a plan of action so that you perceive your goals more attainable. It's more fun to achieve lots of small goals, especially for reward.

4. You are responsible, no one else. Keep track and be accountable for your outcomes.

5. Celebrate and reward yourself for every little success. Make a list of small and big rewards. It's amazing how keeping your eyes on the reward will propel you toward your goals.

Have a happy, joyous and prosperous 2012!

I'd love to hear your success story. E-mail me at victoria@vibrantlivingwithvictoria.com.