FITT RESOLUTION SOLUTIONS

BY: MADAM DLBG

Maybe I need to add "Get 6 hours of sleep nightly" to my list? Hmm... nah, 4 hours is just fine, even if I'm dog tired in the mornings, lol!

New Year, New You!

As usual, you've probably placed something in regards to fitness and health at the top of your New Year's Resolution list, correct? Maybe it's "eat better", "begin to workout", or even "rest/relax more". Whatever the fitness resolution may be, the only way one can be successful with their "Resolutions" is to format AND execute a carefully laid out and effective plan.

Planning is key. To help you out, we've composed some tips that we believe can help you plan for success!

TIP#1: BE REALISTIC
This is of the utmost importance. It is best to evaluate yourself and your habits. If you know you're not a morning person, a resolution should not rely on you waking up early to accomplish it (i.e. early mooring workouts). Now, if your resolution is to become a morning person (i.e. waking up earlier), limit your resolution to that aspect. Trying to compound interests (i.e. waking up earlier and doing a morning workout) can become overwhelming and cause you to be unsuccessful. Know your limitations.

TIP#2: GET YOUR MIND RIGHT
Continue to think about what your goals and steps are. Tell others. This helps on the basis that people will remember and repeat back to you what you have proclaimed. This constant reminder helps keep you focused, being that you want to prove that you can do what you've said you are trying to do. Whatever you do to wind down and relax, use this time to remind yourself of your goals and also refocus when and if necessary.

TIP#3: WRITE THEM DOWN
And keep them visible. Nothing helps like seeing your thoughts and goals constantly.

TIP#4: HAVE A REWARD SYSTEM
Have whatever you really want, as long as it does not interfere or deter you from your goals. You successfully continued your workout program for a month. Great! Go out to that restaurant that you love so much and order your favorite meal. You deserve it. Just remember that this is a reward, not a habit to fall into.

TIP#5: START AT APPROPRIATE TIMES
All of your resolutions do not have to begin on January 1st. You can based them upon seasons or time frames of when you want to accomplish each step. For instance, a beginning fitness goal may be to exercise twice a week beginning at the start of the new year. The next step may be to join a boot camp, which can be in the Spring.

TIP#6: ACCEPT SETBACKS
Do the best you can each day, and take each day one at a time. Use these moments for learning. Make adjustments to the plan if necessary. This is about your comfort levels, so setbacks are simply warnings that you need to adjust, not quit. Refocusing after accepting your convictions for missteps helps to make your resolutions more permanent in your life.

TIP#7: DON'T QUIT
'Nough said.


Share with us…what are YOUR New Year’s resolutions around health? Have you come up with any yet? Need help? Need support? We got you!