Charlotte said one of the greatest motivators is to have an end date in mind, whether it's a challenge, a wedding, or a competition — have an end date that you must hit. She said, "It forces you to set a concrete goal for yourself and then you can execute a plan of action for your workouts, meal prepping, and scheduling."
Also, "tune out the negativity!" Charlotte explained that too many times people would say to her, "Oh, I couldn't do that for eight weeks" or "Your diet is too extreme." She said, "The bottom line is, how bad do you want it. Who cares about what everyone else is or isn't doing. The only thing you can focus on is yourself! Because guess what, you can do it."
Another great tip is to turn to your coaches and your loved ones for positivity and encouragement. "Let them know what your goals are and let them help you get there," Charlotte said.
Charlotte said that meal prepping is the make-or-break factor in any good program and it's what really helped her achieve the results she wanted. She said "consistency is key and convenience is killer." It's convenient for most people to go through the drive-thru and eat the free bagels at work. Consistency within a diet involves meal prepping, measuring out portions, and eating at the appropriate times. "It's difficult sometimes, especially when wrangling a baby," Charlotte said, "but if you don't regularly meal prep, it can really derail you from reaching your goals."