Jan
6
Written by:
mmajid
1/6/2010 11:38 AM
As we slide away from 2009 and ring in a new 2010 year, we also ring in with great enthusiasm new resolutions, commitments to live a better and healthy life. Our positive mindset kicks in and we start the journey towards New and Improved You with the right attitude.
Among all the resolutions people make, diet and fitness goals are always on top of the list. As a result diet foods and salads become the norm. As a result, salads become a staple and Fitness Clubs become packed with new members. We invest in new water bottles and flashy active wear with the anticipation of “winning at losing weight” and creating a New and Improved You.
Unfortunately, even the most committed and enthusiastic resolutions to look and feel your best in the New Year fade away in a month or two. Generally it is said that most New Year’s resolutions are broken by the end of second month of the New Year.
According to Dietitians, Lifestyle Coaches and Fitness Trainers, most New Year’s resolutions are too general; lack goals and a plan, are unrealistic, therefore lose momentum very quickly.
For best results that are long term, Start with a Smart Plan and Use Specific Measurable, Attainable, Realistic Goals -
• Start with new behaviours for healthy lifestyle one step at a time instead of doing all at once.
• Slowly accumulate new behaviours in your daily routines so that by the end of the year you would end up with lots of behaviours that will provide you with a more active and healthy lifestyle.
• Simple behaviours such as eating small portions, cutting back on as many as 100 calories or burning 100 calories a day will result in weight lose and healthy lifestyle.
• Even keeping a journal of what you eat and how you eat will take you a long way towards reaching your goals.
Most importantly stick to the basics instead of becoming overly aggressive and trying to make drastic changes all at once.
Using the help of a lifestyle and wellness professional such as Dietitian, Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer can guide you through your specific goals and will help you achieve your resolution successfully and with the best results. This may cost you more but the investment you make in YOU will be priceless.
The guidance of the professionals will be very valuable to help you manage eating the right foods that will not only help you lose weight but also nourish you to build a healthy you for the long term. Keeping yourself healthy on a day to day basis will also help you manage specific health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. Healthy lifestyle will also help reduce the risk of developing many chronic health problems.
A Happy and Healthy New Year to you as you embark on the quest of more active and healthy lifestyle in 2010. We look forward to you sharing lots of success stories throughout the year with us.