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HEALTH & BEAUTY | BODY BEAUTIFUL
BY ASHLEY SICA
Jumpin’ Into The New Year!
The holidays are over and you’re ready to de-fluff and jump back on the
fitness wagon. Like most, you have most likely set some fitness related
New Year Resolution. Here are some tips to make sure these resolutions
are attainable and will work for you. It is all about having goals and plan!
A healthier version of you is just a couple steps away!
1. MAKE REALISTIC RESOLUTIONS
Don’t set yourself up for failure before you begin!
Set goals that are attainable and realistic. The
more accomplished you feel the more likely you
are to stay motivated and pushing toward your
goals. A resolution shouldn’t be a fantasy. If
you’ve never lifted weights, attempting to do
so 7 days per week is probably setting yourself
up for disappointment. For most people,
breaking or setting new habits doesn’t happen
overnight. The key to sustainable resolutions
is to make small changes gradually. If your
goal is to go from never running to finishing
a half-marathon, start training gradually.
Begin by walking a few miles twice a week,
and steadily increase the workload to jogging,
and then running over several months.
Just keep the word “realistic” in your mind and
you’ll be off to a good start!
2. GET SPECIFIC WITH YOUR GOALS
Resolutions should be both specific and measurable.
Writing down your goals is not only a great way
to accomplish them, but your list can also help you
figure out the exact steps needed to get where you
want to go. “I want to lose weight” is a pretty common
New Year resolution, but how exactly do you
go from point A to point B? Instead, try setting a
more specific goal. For instance: “I want to lose 10
pounds over the next 6 weeks by eliminating fast
food meals and going to the gym 3 to 4 times per
week. I’ll then maintain my goal weight for 6 months
before setting any other new goals.” The more specific
your goal the better your results will be. The vaguer your
goals are the harder it will be to attain them.
3. SET NON-SUPERFICIAL GOALS
Looking good in a swimsuit is always a good goal but superficial
goals usually lose their appeal after endless weeks
of diet and exercise. Instead, try picking a goal related to
health and happiness. For example, regular exercise has
awesome benefits such as lowering cholesterol, boosting overall
energy, and even increasing happiness and decreasing
depression. Bringing some deeper intentions to
your workout can make all the difference in sticking
to your goals. Looking good in a swimsuit should
come secondary to your main goal.
4. BUDDY UP
Find a friend or someone with likeminded
goals to keep and hold you accountable. Accountability
is huge! You are much more likely
to stay on track when you have someone
to answer to besides yourself. A buddy
should also serve to help motivate and
keep things real. They should have no
problem telling you to put that French
fry down and get your booty to the
gym when you’re lacking your own
motivation. If your buddy isn’t doing
their job, fire them and find a new one!
There is always someone looking to become
healthy and fit.
5. REEVALUATE
RESOLUTIONS OFTEN
How many people resolve to finish a
marathon, only to realize they dislike distance
running? Or decide to take up yoga
and realize they want something fasterpaced?
A lot of things seem fun from a
distance but might not be a good fit. If this
happens to you, switch gears and pick a different
resolution. Don’t be afraid to switch it
up if it isn’t working. You’re much more likely
to stick with something that you truly enjoy.
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