"New Year's resolutions" is almost identical to "better health." Whether it's to lose weight, stop smoking, drink less, or eat healthier, many of changes people desire to make are in reference to living a healthier life. If you want to stick to your resolutions, there are a few key things you may want to do approximately two weeks before you are set to start.
Know your goals: Of course, your long-term or final goals are important? What are your short-term goals? Many people forget about short-term goals, which are essential to accomplishing your long-term goal. Losing 20 pounds in four months is a great long-term goal, but it can be daunting day after day.
Consider short-term goals for getting for losing those 20 pounds in four months. They can include eating two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables a day for the first few weeks. After those three weeks, you can add increasing cardio exercises by six minutes each session for the next four weeks. With shorter goals you are, in essence, chopping the long-term goal into smaller more achievable goals, thus increasing your chances of actually losing those 20 pounds.
Know your weaknesses: Are there are any hindrances that are going to keep you from attaining your long-term goals, then you need to remove them. Get rid of it by relocating it to a friend or relative's home, or if it a store or restaurant don't drive by it. Don't bother using your will power and tempting yourself. Admitting your weakness and staying as far away as possible is easier to do.
Find something that will make you stronger and substitute it for your weakness. For example, instead of purchasing that chocolate bar at the store, get some flowers and put them around the house to remind you how good you are doing!
Get a support system: A support system is a good way to stay motivated because you will not want to let the people down who are holding you accountable. Enlist family members, friends, or even an internet health site as a part of your support system.
Keep a journal: A journal is a good way to gauge what you are doing through your journey towards accomplishing your long-term goals. Write down your feelings as you accomplished your day-to-day tasks. Ask yourself is you encountered any pitfalls and determine how you can avoid them in the future. Write down thoughts about your goals or life in general, being as upbeat as you can when recounting your experiences. As your week ends, read your journal from the page one to the most recent date to help you start the coming week inspired and ready to go.
For your reminders you'll need the calendar for the New Year, 2 index cards, a marker, and a pencil to begin. First, write down your long-term goal on your index cards with the marker. Pin/tape one card next to your calendar on the wall and the other card on your bathroom mirror.
On your calendar, write your long-term goal on the date you wish to accomplish it and circle the date with the marker. With your pencil, write the short-term goals on your calendar, circling those dates as well. Also, write down the specific day-to-day things you're going to do (i.e. details of your workout session, meal plans, water amounts, etc.) that are the basic foundation for your long-term goal in your planner, Blackberry, or whatever you use daily to log in your important dates.
Using these tips will help you to accomplish your goals towards living a life that is healthy! Take the time to celebrate successes, big or small, and don't get discouraged if you go of course. Just get back on target again. - 16890
Know your goals: Of course, your long-term or final goals are important? What are your short-term goals? Many people forget about short-term goals, which are essential to accomplishing your long-term goal. Losing 20 pounds in four months is a great long-term goal, but it can be daunting day after day.
Consider short-term goals for getting for losing those 20 pounds in four months. They can include eating two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables a day for the first few weeks. After those three weeks, you can add increasing cardio exercises by six minutes each session for the next four weeks. With shorter goals you are, in essence, chopping the long-term goal into smaller more achievable goals, thus increasing your chances of actually losing those 20 pounds.
Know your weaknesses: Are there are any hindrances that are going to keep you from attaining your long-term goals, then you need to remove them. Get rid of it by relocating it to a friend or relative's home, or if it a store or restaurant don't drive by it. Don't bother using your will power and tempting yourself. Admitting your weakness and staying as far away as possible is easier to do.
Find something that will make you stronger and substitute it for your weakness. For example, instead of purchasing that chocolate bar at the store, get some flowers and put them around the house to remind you how good you are doing!
Get a support system: A support system is a good way to stay motivated because you will not want to let the people down who are holding you accountable. Enlist family members, friends, or even an internet health site as a part of your support system.
Keep a journal: A journal is a good way to gauge what you are doing through your journey towards accomplishing your long-term goals. Write down your feelings as you accomplished your day-to-day tasks. Ask yourself is you encountered any pitfalls and determine how you can avoid them in the future. Write down thoughts about your goals or life in general, being as upbeat as you can when recounting your experiences. As your week ends, read your journal from the page one to the most recent date to help you start the coming week inspired and ready to go.
For your reminders you'll need the calendar for the New Year, 2 index cards, a marker, and a pencil to begin. First, write down your long-term goal on your index cards with the marker. Pin/tape one card next to your calendar on the wall and the other card on your bathroom mirror.
On your calendar, write your long-term goal on the date you wish to accomplish it and circle the date with the marker. With your pencil, write the short-term goals on your calendar, circling those dates as well. Also, write down the specific day-to-day things you're going to do (i.e. details of your workout session, meal plans, water amounts, etc.) that are the basic foundation for your long-term goal in your planner, Blackberry, or whatever you use daily to log in your important dates.
Using these tips will help you to accomplish your goals towards living a life that is healthy! Take the time to celebrate successes, big or small, and don't get discouraged if you go of course. Just get back on target again. - 16890
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Anne Maxwell a.k.a. "Schmoozi-Q" is the resident editor of Health Information at http://www.Schmoozins.com - an online magazine for women that gives all women a voice. Join us as a contributor, schmoozer or just hang out a while.
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