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it simple, I’ve borrowed from Brian Tracy’s book “Eat that Frog!” which states:
“Only about 3 percent of adults have clear, written goals. These people accomplish five and 10 times as much as people of equal or better education and ability but who, for whatever reason, have never taken the time to write out exactly what they want.
How to Stay on Track
A 3-Step Plan to Keep Your Fitness Resolutions in 2014
by Jennifer Trimmier T
he beginning of a new year is the perfect time to throw out the old (the cookies, sodas and fried
chicken) and bring in the new (the fruits, veggies and workout clothes). Resolutions are wonderful, but did you know that nearly 40 percent of well-intentioned people drop their resolutions within the first four weeks of the year? That’s why preparation and planning is so important. Here’s a 3-step approach to help
ensure that you keep your health and wellness resolutions all year long:
1. Create a Plan There are two rules in this step: 1) keep it simple, and 2) write it down. A good plan will allow you to follow-through, while a bad plan (or worse, no plan at all) will likely leave you at the same place in December as you were in January. Books like “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” and “Eat that Frog!” speak of planning and goal setting from the very first chapters. In the latter, author Brian Tracy suggests “setting the table” by giving readers seven steps to reach any goal. To keep
“So, get out the pen and paper, the notebook and marker or the iPad and notes app and get to it. Write down your No. 1 health-related goal for 2014 (we’re keeping it simple, so stick to one). Now set a deadline for when you want this goal to be accomplished. Bullet out, down to the very minute details, what you need to do to reach that goal. Post your goals, deadlines, and details somewhere they are visible to you every day (mine are printed in my daily planner, hanging on my closet wall and posted on my refrigerator door) and then do something every day that gets you closer to victory.”
2. Track Your Progress Seeing what you’ve accomplished is a great motivator to keep going. Tracking your workouts, meals or other tasks allows you to find what works for you and what doesn’t. Having a record of good days, bad days, and the outcomes of each will help you plot the best course for future success. Free fitness apps such as My Fitness
Pal, Livestrong’s My Plate, and LoseIt track food and activity while others like Map My Run and CardioTrainer use GPS to track activity and estimate calories burned. Most of these apps include social integration and allow you to build a positive network that provides accountability and support.
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