HELLO, 2015!
YAYYYY! Finally a new year!
Don't get me wrong, 2014 did me very well,
Now with the new year;
there comes plans, goals, wishes, dreams, etc.
Better known as NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS!!!
yeahhhhh, you know what I am talking about.
We have all made them one year or another.
Let me tell you some statistics about them.
- weight loss/become fit and healthy are the #1 made resolution.
- only 8 percent of people succeed with their resolutions!!!
- Resolutions fail by 25 percent after the first week!
Now you could have probably guessed the first one
and knew the last two were not so high
but bet you did not know they were that low!
Why is that though? Why is it that people fail?
It is because people make resolutions that are not realistic.
yes losing weight, stop smoking, get out of dept, or whatever it is are realistic goals.
But a goal without a plan, is only a wish.
SOOOOOOO,
What I am going to do is help you with that
by giving you some tips and advice.
*so grab your pen and paper*
WRITE IT & MEASURE IT:
Writing down goals is one of the best ways to accomplish them and also planning out the steps on how to. You want to lose weight? ok, how much weight? by when? make your resolutions into what is called SMART goals. (specific, measurable, achievable, results, time bound.) This can need some outside help. So do not procrastinate if you need help look into getting a personal trainer. Ask me !
BREAK DOWN YOUR GOALS:
Again, this might need some outside help as well. You need to make these goals manageable. Some change can not just happen over night. You brain likes the comfort of an old habit over new, different ones. changes smaller and more gradual. So if your goal is to go from never running at all to finishing a marathon, start training gradually. Begin by running a few miles twice a week, and steadily increase the workload over a few months. That’s the best way to approach all fitness resolutions—slow and steady wins the race.
CELEBRATE AND TREAT YOURSELF:
All those broken down goals you set for yourself, you reached it? You worked out 3 times a week for a month? CELEBRATE THE MESS OUT OF THAT! be sure it wont undo all the good you have done. Go get a new top, pair of jeans, pedicure, massage, movie date. This is important. Celebrate your accomplishments.
LIVE BY THIS 24'7 OR 80/20:
"It is NOT a quick fix. it is a lifestyle change". The sooner your realize that, the sooner you will see results.
WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS?:
Are you doing it for the right reasons? working out and eating healthy can result in those 6 pack abs, toned body. However with this you will burn out, or you will reach the goal and then what? Try and make your goal with a deeper meaning. Do it for you. For better health, a better life.
ASK FOR HELP:
If you do not know how to do something, do not mark it off! Ask for help. If you are looking for new ways to do something, how to, whatever it is. ASK, ASK, ASK, ASK!!! Again you might need outside help, so do not be afraid to get it.
KEEP A SCHEDULE:
this is important with any goal. Even with fitness! If you have a busy day, workout in the mornings before everything gets started. This will leave you feeling great and having a better mindset during the day. But what if you HATE the thought of waking up early and it just messes up your whole mood for the day? Then workout in the evening. In the afternoon on your lunch break. Do what works best for you. You want to enjoy this, you want to feel good about it.
MONITOR YOUR PROGRESS:
Nothing keeps you more motivated then seeing the process you have made in yourself! Find a way to do this. If it is by the scale, pictures, clothes or how many pounds you can lift.
BE FORGIVING:
even the best, most detailed plans can get old... You can feel lack of motivation or the goal seems less important now. You start taking days off which lead to weeks, months, then just "ah, forget it". However slip ups are normal, they are even expected. There is not ONE PERSON on this earth that has no stumbled. Who has not hit a set back, failed, or taken time off to re-evaluate their plan. Doing this, MAKES YOU HUMAN!!!!! So, forgive yourself. Smile, stand back up and keep going.
Yes you! You really can.
I have given you a few tips and advice
on how to be successful with your goals.
Now it is up to you to make them happen.
Get ready mentally, physically.
Ask for help if you need it.
I want to help you in every way possible If I can.
Seriously.
Make this your year.
So here's to you!
For a new start.
For ordering grilled chicken
instead of that hamburger you really wanted.
To making yourself look like a fool
in that Zumba class on the first day.
To peeing every hour due to the water you keep drinking.
For running that extra five minutes.
To saying "screw you" to the old you!
To falling in love with the YOU who you want to become.
To putting on your old clothes and seeing the change.
Here is to fruit, blisters and sweaty t-shirts, and perseverance.
To sore muscles,
holes in your socks,
6AM,
Water aerobics,
Falling down and getting back up!
To the gallon of water.
Here is to getting up every day
and doing it all over again!
^^^ want to work with me? click the link above. I want to help you succeed. ^^^
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