"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
-Abraham Lincoln
How are you doing on your New Year's resolutions? Let's be honest. Good will only get you so far. After the 30 day hump a new habit or change is not becoming second nature? Here are some tips to make them stick:
- Goal: Weight Loss...Are you on a training program? Do you have others (personal trainer, friends/family, co-workers) whom hold you accountable? Are you physically active 3-5x/week? Chances are if there was one question you didn't answer a solid "yes" to then that's where we need to start. The basics are there for a reason. We encourage a Couch to 5K program because walking helps us put in the miles just as well as running. It provides a mental accomplishment each time we finish the plan. Journal your workouts to keep you on track. Laminate your training program to post on your fridge or calendar. Not everyday day at the gym will be fun. Focus on your larger goal everyday (fitting into that bikini, role model for kids, running a race). Make it your mission statement!
- Goal: Improved Nutrition...Take your supplements (put them by your toothbrush or coffee). Raw food is best. Bring healthy snacks when you travel. Log your food into a journal. Stay hydrated! Fuel before and right after all workouts. Nutrition is all about numbers (calories), variety (food groups), and color (vitamins and minerals). When you put positive, natural foods into your body you get the best results. Always!
- Goal: De-stress...Schedule a monthly massage, facial, counseling session, girls night out, vacation day or date night. Make your days off involve more family, friends and pet time. Play games, go see a musical, read a book, knit, or volunteer. Create a no email or phone day to break away from the demand of technology. Prep food, workout clothes and work documents. Taking a few hours a week to re-organize helps to make the rest of the week flow better.
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