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DEL.ICIO.USNew Year’s Resolutions Can Work, Part 2
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well, last night, I stayed in and listened to my neighbors shoot fireworks and party. It’s what I’ve been doing for the past few years (since kids).
Some things are just associated to they New Year. There’s the count down, the kiss, the partying, the recovery, and of course, the resolutions.
I believe than when you make a resolution, you shouldn’t have to wait till the New Year to commit to it. Funny thing is, the commitment is usually what fails. However, I also believe that when most are making a resolution, it’s kind of like a birthday wish. You don’t expect for it to come true, but you do it just out of tradition.
Traditionally, the resolution to lose weight is the most common. You might begin a diet, join a health club, or make good intentions to change your overall lifestyle. However, in a short period of time, you quit.
Last week, I gave three reasons why resolutions can fail (lack of knowledge, poor planning, and lack of motivation) and a little advice how to make them work. Now, I am giving you two more. These two are probably the most signigicant, so pay close attention.
Reason #4: No Accountability - First, you must realize that willpower does not exist. If it did, you sure is heck don’t need to read about why New Year’s resolutions don’t work. You must also understand that desire alone won’t cut it either. This is the reason why holding yourself accountable doesn’t work. You also can’t rely on family and friends, as they don’t want to put pressure on you because they don’t want to damage the relationship. Your best bet is to have an accountability coach, such as a personal fitness trainer. Just like a business coach, accountant, or doctor, a fitness coach will be straight forward and follow up with you. Therefore, they will only share the facts and be unbiased in their approach to help you.
Reason #5: FEAR OF FAILURE- One of the reasons that you don’t do the things you’re suppose to (from the start), is due to your lack of commitment. You fear that all the time and energy to do the right things will not work. Therefore, you may put yourself into another cycle of the “quick-fixes” or make excuses. You’ll either say you don’t have enough time, you’re too old, too weak, “I have to get into shape, to get in shape,” or whatever. However, let’s get real about it. You’re just coming up with another excuse as to why it won’t work, because you know that you’re going to have to work at it. Understand that you’re going to have to go through a little pain (both physically and mentally). Except that it will require your time. In the long run, you will achieve more pleasure as you become stronger, improve blood flow, decrease cholesterol, and lose weight. The pain you feel now, equals pleasure tomorrow. Don’t fear failure, but except it and learn from it. Improving lifestyle (to lose weight the right way), is a process, not an event.
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