Streakin'

A big part of sparkpeople.com's weight loss strategy is the idea of the Streak.  It has nothing to do with inappropriate nakedness, but a lot to do with building consistency and healthy habits.

From their website: 

Consistency can be helpful, but it can also be motivating. When it takes the form of a streak, consistency is an underrated way to get your blood pumping again. Keeping a streak alive, even for a short time, is an instant power boost. It breeds confidence, builds momentum and puts you on the winning side again if you’re starting to feel yourself slide.

I took to streaking right away when I joined Sparkpeople last, last August.  They have a way for you to track your water, exercise, fruits and veggies and calories, so that once you record them, it keeps track of your streaks for you.  Each day when you log on, you can easily see how many days in a row you've had your water or how many weeks in a row you've met your exercise goals. 

I love lists and checkmarks next to items on lists and the feeling of accomplishment that goes along with it, so streaks were right up my alley. They just make me feel good and will put me back in control (hopefully.) I'm hoping to get some good streaks going beginning today.  I'm hoping to maintain several streaks (water, fruits and veggies, exercise and planks). So far today it's been going well.

If, you're just getting started on your weight loss journey, just pick one thing and try to do it consistently.  If you can keep up with that change after a week or two, then add something else. Starting small and building slowly is the best way to begin and maintain a healthy lifestyle change.  We can do it together!