TO GET CLOSER TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS.”
WHAT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE NOW
ABOUT TODAY AND FOCUS ON
ONLY THINK For instance: Instead of saying that you’re going
to start working out and restricting all unhealthy food items all at once, a more successful approach would be to pick one goal to focus on for the first couple of weeks and then add the second goal, only after you get a good handle on managing the first one. It is also important to realize, prepare and plan for, the bumps you will hit along the way to accomplishing your resolutions. The best way to stay on course is to not worry about the past—it’s already gone—or stress out about the future that’s not here yet. Only think about today and focus on what steps you can take now to get closer to achieving your goals. Within six to seven weeks, up to 70 percent of
the people who make resolutions, drop off. Putting too much on your plate, causes added stress and when an obstacle is hit, like not working out for a few days, or having a bad day eating healthy, causes many to just give up. You have to give yourself enough time to work it all out and figure out how to break those bad habits. If done in small increments, it’s less stressful and much more manageable…and in time, small steps will equal big steps.
GIVE YOURSELF THE GREEN LIGHT TO ENJOY LIFE First of the year resolutions can have negative connotations associated with them and they can automatically place you in a negative mind set if they aren’t approached appropriately. Turn the negativity associated with making resolutions—
removing the food you enjoy, doing exercises you don’t like—into a more positive experience by adapting your resolutions. Make them fit what you enjoy and what makes you happy. For example: If want to start exercising next
week, pick out something that you like to do first. Whether you enjoy bicycling, swimming, walking, doing aerobics classes or playing sports, focus on becoming consistent with one of your favorite activities. Eventually, after you’ve gotten into a more active routine, you can then branch out to try different workouts or activities when you’re ready for a new challenge or adventure. The same concept holds true with changing up your diet, as well. Rather than starting to eat healthy, cold turkey, and forcing yourself to eat foods that don’t taste good to you, gradually wean yourself off your guilty indulgences – whether it’s sodas, sweets or salty treats – until you eventually substitute all of your cravings with healthier alternatives that agree with your nutrition goals and your taste buds.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH A STRONG SUPPORT SYSTEM When you set out to make changes to who you
are and the life you live, surround yourself with a strong support group who will accept the changes you want to make for yourself. People who will encourage you to do whatever it takes to success- fully meet your goals. Personal support can come from anyone: a family member, friend, mentor or even a personal trainer. Someone who supports
what you’re doing and is available to turn to, when you need advice or guidance. The wrong group of people… will make those resolutions go right down the drain.
CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESSFUL RESULTS A healthy and fit lifestyle takes continuous
effort and dedication. Having said that, it should take only about four weeks or so of doing all of your workouts, eating right and sticking to your resolutions, for you to start realizing results. They won’t necessarily be as visible on the outside, but will involve feeling better inside, about the accomplishments you have achieved… and the person you are becoming. Feeling better on the inside before you start
seeing differences on the outside begins the journey. The key is staying at it consistently, building on those successes and not giving up. You will become proud of yourself and begin to feel confident in your abilities. You also will start to believe that what you’re doing is really worth it. That’s when the “Big Mo” kicks in—it’s all about “momentum” baby!
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