Thursday, February 23, 2012

New Year New You!

New Year New You!
 

As the year progresses and New Years Resolutions are viewed in the rear view mirror; we have to ask ourselves did you really give your resolution your all? A resounding 95% of you will say no! Whether your resolution is/was to swear off alcohol, to save money or to lose weight and get into better shape; after the first 30 days resolutions are fleeting thoughts, as we go about our busy day. Since this is a fitness blog we'll conquer the latter losing weight and getting into better shape. Lets assume you've already fallen off the wagon, getting back on path is as easy as picking yourself up; dusting your self off and pushing forward!Let's sprinkle some elements that will undoubtedly help you achieve and even exceed your goal! Determination, motivation and honesty (with yourself); we will take a gander at these three to figure where your problem truly lies!
Determination, how determined are you really to reach a size 6 by summer? We all know by now we have to set goals, so start with setting your goals and a completion date of each goal.
Determination is the driving factor when one is looking to cross off one of your many fitness goals. If you are determined nothing can lead you astray, not the infamous "Super Bowl Party", Happy Hour you'd pass on and let's not forget the maligned heart shaped chocolates for Valentines. You have to say I am going to go to class three days this week and stick to it; or I can complete four days of  cardio this week, stay determined and you will not have a problem crossing off your goals as they are accomplished!
Motivation is next as explained in a previous posting, really think about what your true motivation is and set your goals accordingly. If you are wanting to look like a model, I seriously think you should reconsider your motivation to achieving your fitness goal. Going from a size 10 to a size 6 is realistic, wanting to get into better shape to keep up with your grand kids is realistic. Now wanting to lose 60lbs in 1 month, not so much! So reconsider your motivation for accomplishing your fitness goals, set your goals accordingly and stay determined to reach those goals.
Our last ingredient may not seem very important at all but if you are not truly honest with yourself, you may fall short completely on achieving your goal. Let's take a look, you started the New Year saying I want to wear a size 6 by summer, at present you are a size 10. Your free time is restricted to the mornings since you have children, this means you have to get up early to workout before going to work. So you set your alarm for 5:00a and plan on being in the gym by 5:30a. Your current goal is 1-2lbs a week and or 1-2 inches a week and it sounds attainable. First day you are up at 4:50a because you are excited and you really want to buy size 6 clothing. After a vigorous workout, you are exhausted you; sleepy and have to make it to work by 9:00a never mind the fact the kids are not up and ready for school. Day 2 you set your alarm for 5:00a you hit the snooze twice and wake up at 5:20a. As you roll out of bed you notice every muscle in your body is sore and some of the bones. You press through the pain, make it to the gym at 5:45a and all the equipment is taken. This is where your determination should kick in and it does, so you wait your turn, complete your workout and go about your busy day. Now after two days your motivation is keeping your focus in check but honestly how long can you keep up with this pace? Then reality hits, getting to a size 6 really is not as simple as it sounds because after two weeks at this pace, you've not lost an inch and only lost one pound. Honestly is this a goal you can take on, without a professional? In most cases no, if you can I have to give you your kudos. Its best to set your program up at time you can really accomplish the without distraction, whether that's early in the morning at lunch at work or in the evenings.
Start by setting your goals, stay determined to complete those goals, re-configure/configure what your motivation is for completing your goal and be honest with yourself; can you really accomplish these goals? Now wake up it's 5:00a!

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