New Year New You

It's new years eve and as usual people are making resolutions about what they want to accomplish in the up coming year. Getting fit seems to be one of the biggest goals that most people set for themselves going into a new year. And while nothing really worth having is ever easy to attain, there are some simple steps that you can take to help you keep all your promises to yourself.

Tips For Resolutions

• Make your resolutions realistic. While it's always a good practice to reach for the stars, goals like everything in life have to be achieved in stages. Trying to accomplish to much to soon is a recipe for disappointment and ultimately failure.
• Some people define insanity as doing the same thing, the same way but expecting a different result. Don't set goals that you have tried year after year and failed to accomplish. If you are not committed to the task, don't try to fool yourself into thinking that you are. Again, you are setting yourself up for disappointment.
• Create a concrete plan. Written plans are more specific and more streamlined. All successful businesses start with a written plan, the same should be true with your fitness resolutions.
• Be flexible. The only constant in life is change. Be prepared to modify or even change your goals to fit your current situation. Plan on hitting bumps along the resolution road and be prepared with specific ways to overcome them. Examples: Finding time to workout with a busy workload or choosing an alternative to that fating meal.
• Tell friends and family about your goals. These are the people that should support you along your journey. They will also hold you accountable to yourself if you become complacent or tired. Remember, they are only there to help, the real work must be done by you.
• Revisit your goals often. Revisiting your goals allows you to determine if you are still going in the right direction to achieve them. It helps you to better prepare for the possible road blocks that could come and trip you up. It also give you an opportunity to refine or change goals that you may have already achieved.
• Finally, give it time. I've seen so many people give up on their resolutions simply because they weren't patient. You cannot change a lifetime of bad habits overnight. Give yourself time by setting a realistic timetable; six months or maybe the whole year. As much time as you need to accomplish your goals.

Statistic say that most people abandon their new years resolutions within six weeks of starting them. On average, about 20% of us keep our resolutions. Your goal for the new year is to keep each and every promise that you make to yourself. Follow my tips and I guarantee you will achieve everything you want in the upcoming year. See you on the other side. Thanks for your ear and keep reading!