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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
5 Steps to Make New Year’s Resolutions Real, Part 1
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
There are particular reasons why New Year’s resolutions don’t work. If you first understand why they fail, you can then gain a greater understanding to how you can make it work. Though, I am going to talk to you about how this relates to weight loss programs, you can apply it to almost any resolution at the New Year.
The following is an abbreviated version of my first three reasons.
Reason #1: Lack of Knowledge - Most of your information comes from marketers of weight loss products and programs. They do not have your best interest in mind (only their own as they count on you to crack out your credit card). So, you’re confused about what to do. To keep it simple, if you’re not participating in a program that includes resistance (weight) training, cardiovascular exercise, and supportive nutrition, then don’t do it.
Reason #2: Poor Planning - You must not only know how much weight you’re going to lose (the long term goal), but what steps you’re going to take to get there (short term goals). Most importantly, you must write these goals down and set them at a realistic expectation(s).
Reason #3: Lost Motivation - Sure, you can show up at the gym for a couple of weeks, but that does not create a pattern. You have to remain consistent to make it work. To keep the motivation up, you must keep expectations realistic, have an enjoyable environment to train, and if that doesn’t work- hire a professional trainer.
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Feel free to share your New Year’s resolutions (that succeeded or failed) or thoughts, by commenting on this blog. Also, feel free to share anything you find funny or interesting about weight loss from the news or advertisers.
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