As we head into 2013 a lot of people are making New Year’s
resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or to simply be more healthy. I myself have lost 80lbs since my top weight
playing football. I believe the new year is a great time to think about your
fitness, yet so many resolutions fail. Research
shows the following are effective strategies for making your New Year’s resolution
stick:
- Make sure you are ready – Changing lifestyle can be very difficult. Can you make time to succeed? Are you willing to make the necessary changes?
- Do you have a good plan? – If you’re reading this blog you probably have some sort of plan or are looking for ways to make a plan. Plan out the details and think through how you will accomplish them. Getting help from a trainer is a great way to implement an exercise and diet plan.
- Can you enjoy the process? – Yes, it is important to enjoy something you set your mind to doing, otherwise, it is too easy to give up and go back to doing the things you used to enjoy. Think of ways to have fun doing your resolution and add them to your plan.
- Focus on short-term goals while keeping the long-term resolution in mind- Losing 50 pounds means taking 1lb off fifty times. Set weekly goals, then monthly, etc. It took me about 2 years to lose my 80lbs. You have to celebrate your success along the way.
- Include others. Build a strong support team of your family, friends, co-workers and trainer. Sharing your resolution can help you stick to your new lifestyle and reach your fitness goals.
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Happy New Year!
Joey Smith
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REFERENCE:
Problems with goal-setting research in sports—and
their solution.
Locke, Edwin A.
Journal of
Sport & Exercise Psychology, Vol 13(3), Sep 1991, 311-316.
