Summer is finally here: Warm weather, sunny days, and lots of anxiety about putting on your bathing suit. On New Year’s day, you committed to working out every day and eating only healthy and nutrient rich foods, so what happened? Why weren’t you able to reach your goals? There are many reasons.

First, look back at your goals. Were the specific of vague? Without a specific goal in mind you really don’t have a clear path as to where you are going, so you are bound to get lost. A goal of “just wanting to lose weight” is not going to get you too far. So be specific: “I want to lose 25 lbs by summer and once again fit into those smaller pants!” or rather than “Wanting to eat more fruits and veggies” you vow to “Eat at least 6 fruits and veggies a day!”

Next determine if your goals were realistic. Trying to lose 30 lbs in 30 days or becoming a bodybuilder overnight are not realistic goals. You’re not going to lose that much FAT in 30 days or gain massive muscle overnight. So avoid setting yourself up for frustration and failure. Be realistic. Make an achievable goal such as losing 1-2 lbs each week.

Lastly, lay out your path to reach your goals. What are you going to do? Take a fitness class 3 days a week? Log your food and to be more aware of what you are eating? Whatever it is start doing it and write down what you plan to do to accomplish your goals. Start following these tips, and you should be on your way to a beach body in no time!