You might be thinking your first week didn't go so well, but HOPEFULLY this will be a better week. There are always going to be excuses for missing a workout or having too much good food, but that's life - and it's more likely to happen than not. But you can't give up hope that you're not going to reach your goals - you have to keep trying to work out regularly, eat better, and get more sleep. You'll get there, because everything you DO helps. But doing it is only half the battle - your mind has to be willing also. If you think you can do it, you will; if you don't think so, you won't. Your mind controls your thoughts, and thoughts control your actions; the way you improve is to make up your mind that you are going to be positive, do your best, and make changes that make you feel better, both physically and emotionally. If you find yourself giving up, think about what you want to feel like a week from now, a month from now, or even tomorrow - what you decide today WILL determine how you'll feel tomorrow. Put a list of goals on your refrigerator, or your bathroom mirror, or your dashboard; remind yourself about the things that are important to you, the things you want to improve on and the changes you want to make - a positive attitude goes a long way towards making yourself successful (and HAPPY!); don't aim for perfection, but aim for improvement! Have a great week - Melissa