In the Beginning

I have been planning on creating an outlet for all the facts and information that I keep in my mind on fitness and nutrition for a very long time.  I am excited to bring forth all this in only a way that I can, with as much flair and Tamara that this blog can hold!!  Those that know me, know that I have a unique way of simplifying even the most overwhelming concepts in fitness.  Those that don't are in for a treat (or a ride) depending on how you look at it.  In this initial blog I want to ask the question "how do you start"?  It doesn't matter if it is changing what you eat for breakfast, trying to walk everyday after supper or creating a blog... what steps does it take to create the change you desire?  Here is one of my favourite words as a trainer and in my life.  GOALS.  What is your goal for breakfast, walking, blogging?  I have been in this business a long time and if there is one thing I have learned it is to be realistic to yourself and what you are honestly capable of doing.  In my opinion you start with what you know you can realsitically live up to.  Eat breakfast Monday-Friday, Walk 3 times in a week, Blog every Sunday... etc.  If you start with a goal that is manageable and achieveable you will give yourself the opportunity to celebrate your successes every week.  Life is about celebrating every small step we take, not about punishing ourselves for what we didn't do.  If you don't get where you want in the first week, dust yourself of and try again!!  We all deserve the best so "start" by giving yourself permission to succeed.  In the beginning of my blogging I want to give us all the freedom to "start" something great and consistently celebrate ourselves!  Welcome to Tamara'isms!!