Of course! Any single moment in time you can decide to change everything, and embark on something new and more positive in your life. Since INSPIRED is about weight loss first and foremost, if you’ve been dragging your feet on starting a new healthy lifestyle, of course January is the best time to start…because usually our minds are ready to “start anew” - and envision what this year might bring to our lives.

So, that said, if you are on the fence still…embrace change, envision what you want your life to become this year. The payoff is worth it (although it is far more than you know). In the beginning it may be about your appearance, and for some, for better health…ultimately, your life will change more than you can imagine. I’m often surprised at the hesitation, because there is no downside to making a decision to eat healthier and exercising more. I guess I’m surprised because I already know the outcome…for most, the outcome seems so much more uncertain. How then, do we change this perception?

For that, you’ll just have to have a little faith. (or a lot)

So, over the next few days I’m going to try to break down everything that we’ve learned in this 18-month project (and counting), about what it takes to succeed in your weight loss journey. Some of these things you may disagree with…so feel free to let me know if you have a different perspective.

We don’t claim to have all the answers, so we are piecing the puzzle together as we learn and observe more and more people.

The first step to really, truly unlocking your potential, is getting your mind ready for the changes you will have to make. Each of us have so much baggage depending on how long we’ve been living an unhealthy lifestyle, so this will be hard for some, easier for others.

So the first thing to tell yourself is that you can do anything for a month, or three months for that matter. We’ll determine what you have to do next when you get there. For now, just be ready to make the necessary changes, and everything will fall into place as it have for so many others who have succeeded.

Are you willing to change everything?