2013 New Year - New Goals - New You

Welcome to 2013! What are you going to do this year to make sure you stay on the track to your healthy lifestyle goals? That's right, I asked what are you going to DO? It is important to set goals for yourself, but it is the DOING that gets you to the end of the race! This year write your goals down, but also write down the steps you will take to make them happen, and keep an open mind for the times when obstacles arise.
 

Research shows that those who write down their fitness goals are far more likely to achieve them than those who do not. So, take out a pen and paper now....
Write your top 3 fitness/healthy living goals for 2013.
 
Then go a step further, below each one write 1-5 steps that will help you achieve those goals.
 
Example:
 
GOAL NUMBER ONE:  To Lose 10 Pounds
** Step 1) Make a workout schedule
** Step 2) Find a workout partner to stay on track
** Step 3) Meal Plan to make healthy choices
 
Realistic ~ The goals that you set should be realistic. This will greatly improve your chance of success. It is great to set the bar high, but if it is not a goal that can be reached in 3,6 or 12 months - don't set unrealistic time lines for yourself.  It is also important that the goal is worked on gradually. If you are striving to lose 10 pounds, don't assume that will happen in the first 2 weeks that you start going to the gym. Many of us start off the year very eager to find success, but if we push it too hard, too fast that can lead to injury and burn out. Take it at a moderate pace. Set realistic schedules for your body and allow it to start new routines at a gradual, healthy pace. 
 
Overcoming Obstacles ~ There are many obstacles that come up, if you learn to work with and around these, you will find yourself reaching our goal.  You may want to have someone keep you on track. This may come in the form of a personal trainer, workout partner, friend or spouse. This person should check in with you and keep you focused when life's obstacles arise.  Keep your eye on your target and know that you may have to adjust your path along the way. Flexibility will allow you to work in a variety of ways to find your success.
 
Get out there and get started! Now is the time to find your true potential!
 
Happy New Year - Make it Fit and Fabulous