5 Ways to Make Your Resolutions Reality and Beat February Fall Off!

      Before going to the gym this morning I had already prepared myself for the influx of resolutioners with great intentions of transforming their post holiday bods into something of the gods. When I arrived I was not taken by surprise. The parking lot was jammed pack with new attendees. I also knew that by mid February and definitely by March the resolution rush would be no more.

         As a value coach to women, I help women to dream greater, set goals and realize the dreams that are in their hearts. Most often those dreams include health and fitness goals. I began to think of the reasons behind the tide of Resolution rush and February fall off. What are some reasons we don't realize our health and fitness goals? Today, I am healthy and fit. This was not always the case. 6 years ago I was beginning yet again another season of "I've got to lose this weight". I weighed in at 268 lbs and I wasn't completely convinced that I could lose the weight with yet another diet one more time around. However, by September of that same year I was down over 100 lbs. 

          So, what are some ways of sticking it out beyond the resolution rush? Here are 5 tips that helped me shift my mindset and stay the course 6 years later.

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#1 Try Something New...  Find an activity that gets you excited. This will allow it to be fun and feel less like exercise. Be creative and think outside of the box. I started martial arts training. I'm still doing it today!
#2 No More Comparisons... Your journey into fitness is all your own. It's ok to admire someone else's fitness level but try not to compare yourself with where they are. You never know another person's story or challenges. 
#3 To Thine Ownself Be True....  If working out with a partner gives you an excuse not to stick with it if your partner doesn't stick with it then either choose a different partner or go it alone. This is about you loving you. You cannot help someone else if you yourself are not whole. An accountability partner does not have to participate with your fitness goals. They could be someone that you only contact to help you stay on track with your goals. 
#4 Pace Yourself... Rome wasn't built in a day! Your body and mind need time to adjust to your new lifestyle. Consistency is what is important. That is what will bring results. Think about the most you can do, the least you can do, then go for the middle goal to create an optimal opportunity for success.
#5 Encourage Yourself... Celebrate small victories with predetermined rewards. Buy that new outfit or treat yourself to a massage. Small victories add up to great victories.

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     I believe in you. I know that you can do this. Nevermind that you have tried it before and it seemed to not work. Those were lessons for today's journey into success. Today is your day if you want it to be! God Bless and KIAI!

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