Why New years resolutions don't work

Avoid failure in 2012 with a New Year’s resolution!    

Millions of Aussies will this week embark upon some sort of detox, diet or fitness plan. But according to a new study, the majority will fail, with the average dieter falling off the wagon after just 15 days. 

Let me help you get started and make 2012 your year of good health

 Here are some pointers to help you stay on the wagon this new year.

Go easy on yourself

January can actually be the toughest and most depressing time of the year to set resolutions. It can really bring up a lot of familiar feelings of failure, shame and guilt.

 After drinking too much alcohol and eating lots of sugar  it takes time to rewire your brain and your blood chemistry to get back to being clean and lean again.  You need to give yourself a mental break.

Don’t starve yourself

It's really important that this doesn't become a miserable experience. Don't go cold turkey with your diet. Eat foods that nourish your body and make you feel good, rather than a steamed chicken breast and some dust.

Don’t despair if you fall off the wagon

Falling off the wagon is feedback, not failure. Think of this as a process - it's an opportunity to change your life for good, not just for a couple of weeks. If you do overindulge or fail to exercise when you promised you would, don't be too hard on yourself. It's part of learning how to get it right. 'It's easy to say, "I knew I'd never stick to these resolutions,"' and to give up. But don't despair. Pick yourself up and carry on.

Focus on what motivates you

If things are going to pot, sit down for 10 minutes and figure out why you want to get fit or lose weight. Is to be able to play with your children in the park? To stay healthy for your family? Look for the reason you're sticking to your resolutions. If you want to lose weight to guard against obesity-related illness in later life, perhaps think about the people in your life who love you, and who you love. Whatever drives you to stay healthy will help motivate you.

 Write down your goals

In order to stick to the resolutions, writing down why you're doing them is a powerful and important part of the process. Make a list of the goals you want to achieve and the reasons why, and stick it somewhere you'll see it regularly, like on the fridge.

Find an exercise buddy to make you accountable

Evidence shows those who exercise with a friend stick at it much longer than those who go it alone. Find a pal to walk with, run with, or play a sport with like tennis, badminton or squash. Or join a group - you're less likely to cancel if you know there's someone else counting on you. 

Give yourself steps and stages towards a final goal

Whatever your goal may be, set yourself steps and stages to achieve that will help you on your way. So if you'd love to run a marathon, break it down into stages. Start by walking every day, move up to jogging, then running. Gradually you'll get closer to your goal.

Be bold

It's fine to think realistically, but it's important to do something that inspires you. If your New Year's resolution is too boring, there's a danger that it'll never happen.

We understand the first step is the hardest when considering an exercise program, so we make it easy for you.  Our programs focus on your goals, your needs, your level of fitness and making sure that you have fun while achieving them.  Our obsession is supporting you to your health goal no matter what level of fitness.
It is what we do best !!

If you feel you need assistance with any of these things drop an email to collaroy@stepintolife.com

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