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I realize it is early, but in 2012 we have Presidential Elections and possibly the end of the world as we know it. But for a large majority of us we are looking forward to the dreaded “R.” Yes the Resolution/s.

Research indicates the number one resolution is consistently to lose weight. This I am sure comes as no surprise to you. Nor for the thousands of others, who make the pledge, to lose it, or join a group to shed it and begin to sweat and starve their way to failure. Okay obviously I cannot speak for everyone, but for those of you who have been down this road -you know who you are. Get ready this time we have a head start.

October was three, November two, and December one…blast off, Jan 2012. Will we see our resolutions through this time? Perhaps, we can do it together. Key word here is together, there are people who actually study us, and how we succeed with our goals. They have determined that we human’s do much better, when we are not alone. This is not a new idea, in fact the number one selling book ever, The Holy Bible, said it thousands of years ago, “…it is not good that man should be alone,” so why not get a group of friends maybe relatives or co-workers who make the same resolution you do and join forces. Now we must choose our cohorts wisely, because if they are just like you then you will all fail or maybe and I say this lightly succeed together.

As I stated lots of research has been conducted regarding our resolutions and the unfortunate results when we go at it alone. I wish to introduce to you an effective group of at least four people who can help one another to “just do it.”

The Rabbit, she will get started right away she can help the group stay on track, even throughout the plateau period. You know that point when it feels like nothing is happening although you have been consistent. She will keep running, stay with her. 

The Burrower okay let’s just say Groundhog, one who will dig deep and find tools needed for success. She will get all the relevant information for the group, lay it before you, point out all her findings and wait to see what you will say and do.

The Honey Bee, now don’t be alarmed your honeybees will not swarm.  They can sting sometimes, but that is because of their drive to keep the hive alive. They are instinctively self-motivated to take care of the colony so the queen or in our case queens will survive.  Of course I have no aversion to queendom but I do to stings. Make a promise now my fellow queens, not to eat your own, although the honeybee can sting sometimes, she can bee sweet too.

The Beaver, our builder, she will not allow our bridge of success to collapse, her innate character to take in the whole picture and pull tools to overcome obstacles and hindrances are essential to the group. Oh no, she will not allow any holes in her bridge. Her bridge is strong enough for all the queens to cross.

Next, forming the group- Queens find your opposite and form your teams. The best partner for you is the one who gives you the most, “what…?” moments. Now calm down you don’t have to live with her just lose weight with her. Remember she will have the same thoughts about you. So be sure to share why you are joining forces, this way you will not kill each other, instead as I once heard a weight loss consultant say, “…eventually we will see less of each other.” That is a smaller you weight wise not less of your wonderful presence. I am starting now, so far I have me. I am the lioness on a hunt, but soon I will be a Burrower-Queen.