Consistency is key to making it a life style!

 

What is the first thought that comes to mind when someone says

“New Year's Resolution”? 

 

For some, those three words are dreaded as much as a dentist appointment. For others, it is opportunity of a clean slate. Did you know approximately 50% of people who make a new year’s resolution never stick to them? Why do you think that is?

 

I am sure you can guess what is the number one resolution? Yep, it is to loose weight or to get healthier.

 

Let's think about this most common resolution. When someone wants to loose weight or get healthy, this is a huge life style change. Here are a few tips for you to make 2013 your year to accomplish your healthy resolutions.

 

1. Educate - You want to be healthier? Take the time to research what you want to do to change. Maybe you want to start with eating better and feeding your body better foods. Educating yourself with new recipes and what types of foods are best for you will help you succeed.

 

 

2. Be Specific- You want to go down 2 pant sizes? How are you going to reach that goal? You should start by determining how you will reach your end result such as hire a trainer, find a workout buddy or clean up your diet.

 

3. Make a Plan – A Weekly Schedule! Once you have broke down your resolution and have your plan, it's time to schedule it. For example, if you need to hit the gym four times a week then schedule your gym time into the days that work for you. Each week sit down and make a game plan as to what you need to schedule to help accomplish your resolution not just workouts, your meals too!

 

4. Consistency- This is key to making it a life style! None of us are perfect, if you have a bad day do not put yourself down for your bad choices. Tomorrow is a new day and move on from it. Besides it's life! Once in a while, if you'd want to go out for a beer and pizza, that's okay for a treat.

 

          A few other tricks for a healthier life:

*drink water, try for a gallon a day
* get 8 hours of sleep
* eat every 3 hours
* be active
* keep a journal

 

Maybe your resolution is NOT to have to “loose weight” or “get healthy " on your 2014 resolution list. Go right a head! You can have anything you want for your life, just put your mind to it!

 

I wish you the best - I wish you health, happiness, joy, energy, financial freedom but most of all, just to love yourself and the life you live for 2013!