Keep Your Resolution

I just read in the Lincoln Journal Star (Lincoln, NE) that 51% of people fail to keep their New Year's resolution of increasing their exercise and 58% fail to eat healthier! It doen't have to be true for you in 2008! Here are three simple steps to stick with your New Years (health & fitness) resolution.

1. Write it down and commit to it. This is more than jotting it down on a sticky note, this means getting it into your calendar. On a weekly basis schedule your workouts to fit into your busy schedule. It may be different every week - when it's written down and scheduled it will more than likely happen.

2. Eat more and less. You've heard it before and I will mention it again, eat more frequently throughout your day (every 3 hours) and eat less at each sitting. Try to get a protein and a complex carbohydrate at each meal.

3. Find accountability. This may be a personal trainer, weight watchers, a friend, or a family member. Whatever way you choose to be held accountable do it and stick with it. Accountability is the single most important factor for sticking with your New Years resolution.

Hope this helps. Have a happy and healthy New Years! Please click on the links to the right if you need help getting on a fitness routine, we would love to help.