Having a New Year's resolution creates a fantastic opportunity to make a new goal for yourself to work on throughout the course of the year. Reaching goals is amazing for self satisfaction, personal growth and gaining mental toughness and determination.
The most popular resolution for the New Year has always been to get in shape. However, most people that make their goals lose sight of them even before the first month is up.
What makes people lose motivation so quickly?
A big part of the problem is making long term instead of short term goals. It's easier to set your sights on a weekly or monthly goal rather than focusing on the big picture such as losing 50 pounds or competing in a race. Also unrealistic goal setting and not having a proper support network makes achieving resolutions harder to achieve.
Here are Three Goal-Making Tips to Get You Started in 2009
1. Start the first month by making small weekly goals. For example, the first week can be to get out and exercise by walking, lifting weights or anything that interests you at least two times a week for 30 minutes. The second week can be all about re-stocking the cupboard with healthier variations of food you already enjoy such as whole wheat bread, instead of white. Your first monthly goal could be to lose 2 pounds and so on.
2. Make realistic goals. Nothing is more demotivating then not being able to reach a goal. It's unrealistic to want to lose 20lbs in a month, or to be able to run 10 miles after not having run in a decade. Start your new goals in baby steps. Small successes will encourage you to venture in to more challenging territory. Plus all of the little accomplishments will eventually add up to the ultimate goal.
3. Tell you friends. Don't keep your fitness goals a secret! It's understandable that you want to surprise your friends and family with a new buff bod the next time that they see you but I will guarantee that they will be surprised no matter what! If you tell people what you are up to, then you have a bit of pressure to make it happen. If no one knows, it is easier to quit because nobody else knows you gave up but yourself.
Another suggestion if you really need to make it happen is to hire a personal trainer. A personal trainer will make sure you are working out often and hard enough. Let a trainer worry about making your goals happen. All you have to do is show up and put your best effort forward.
Good Luck With 2009 Fitness!
Kaleena Lawless
Personal Training Specialist
http://www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com/
The most popular resolution for the New Year has always been to get in shape. However, most people that make their goals lose sight of them even before the first month is up.
What makes people lose motivation so quickly?
A big part of the problem is making long term instead of short term goals. It's easier to set your sights on a weekly or monthly goal rather than focusing on the big picture such as losing 50 pounds or competing in a race. Also unrealistic goal setting and not having a proper support network makes achieving resolutions harder to achieve.
Here are Three Goal-Making Tips to Get You Started in 2009
1. Start the first month by making small weekly goals. For example, the first week can be to get out and exercise by walking, lifting weights or anything that interests you at least two times a week for 30 minutes. The second week can be all about re-stocking the cupboard with healthier variations of food you already enjoy such as whole wheat bread, instead of white. Your first monthly goal could be to lose 2 pounds and so on.
2. Make realistic goals. Nothing is more demotivating then not being able to reach a goal. It's unrealistic to want to lose 20lbs in a month, or to be able to run 10 miles after not having run in a decade. Start your new goals in baby steps. Small successes will encourage you to venture in to more challenging territory. Plus all of the little accomplishments will eventually add up to the ultimate goal.
3. Tell you friends. Don't keep your fitness goals a secret! It's understandable that you want to surprise your friends and family with a new buff bod the next time that they see you but I will guarantee that they will be surprised no matter what! If you tell people what you are up to, then you have a bit of pressure to make it happen. If no one knows, it is easier to quit because nobody else knows you gave up but yourself.
Another suggestion if you really need to make it happen is to hire a personal trainer. A personal trainer will make sure you are working out often and hard enough. Let a trainer worry about making your goals happen. All you have to do is show up and put your best effort forward.
Good Luck With 2009 Fitness!
Kaleena Lawless
Personal Training Specialist
http://www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com/
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