The dawn of a new year, and a new decade can inspire people to change. Statistics show that 40-45% of adults will make at least one New Year's Resolution (the top two are to lose weight and to start an exercise program), yet after one month only 64% of those people are still working towards that same goal! A 36% drop-out rate in one month? Houston, we have a problem.
Here are my six essential fitness tips to help you stay on track and achieve success in 2011:
• Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-specific…… create a powerful WHY... and be sure to write your goals down and post them where you can see them every day! You are 80% more likely to achieve written goals!
• Plan and Prep : plan and prepare meals for the week in advance. Schedule your workout times every week and have a contingency plan!
• Frequent feedings: enjoy three meals and 1-2 snacks per day, every 2-3 hours. This will keep your energy levels high and your metabolism rolling!
•Keep your cooler: Pack your meals each day and keep a cooler at work or in the car, to prevent “drive thru emergencies”
• Ask for help!!!: If your t.v. was broken, you’d call the t.v. repairman, right ( I hope!!). Talk to your doctor, hire a personal trainer, ask your family and friends to help and hold you accountable. Recruit a workout buddy or start a fitness club at work or in your community. Build your fitness "dream team" that will support you every step of the way!
• Get back on the dang horse! : No one is perfect! You WILL mess up and have bad days. Plan for it, acknowledge it, , re-evaluate if necessary, learn from it and MOVE ON!!! Success is inevitable…but PERSISTENCE is key!!!!
Happy New Year Everyone!
-Jacqui
http://www.jacquifit.com/
