Finding time for Weight Loss

Finding the Time for Weight Loss

Article By: Melissa Sperl


Don't let poor time-management get in the way of your success.


With all that you have going on, it may sometimes seem like it's crazy to try to fit in weight loss, too. After all, there's barely time for family and friends! And sometimes fast food is seriously the only option.

But are you wasting your time on clutter? Or by being a perfectionist, or by not delegating your work to other members of your family? Maybe you spend a lot of time procrastinating, or you've volunteered to do things you really don't want to do.

It's important to analyze your time-spending habits, because, often, one of the biggest hurdles on the way to a healthy lifestyle is a hefty lack of time. You need time to cook, exercise and make plans for healthy meals and snacks. So thinking about ways to save it is time well spent.

Save time, see success
You've probably heard your Leader or other Meetings members talking about the importance of planning. Spending a few minutes coming up with plans can actually save you time, because it can make you less likely to have to scramble for last-minute solutions.

So plan! And try these five time-tested time savers as well:


Prioritize. Make your health — and in particular your weight loss — the most important task on your list. Speaking of which…

Make lists! They'll help you organize your thoughts and put your plans into action.

Delegate. Once you know what you need to do and you've written it all down, ask your family for help. There's no reason you should have to do it all yourself.

Say "no." If there isn't enough time in your day for you to prioritize your health, you have too much on your plate. Which to-dos can you cut?

Find out how others save time. At your next Meeting, ask the friends around you how they do it. And check out the Success Stories for tips.