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Happy New You

As we look ahead to the New Year, we look at setting goals for ourselves. It is important to choose goals that suit you and that are achievable with a little hard work and determination. Be realistic. The easiest way to fail at your resolution to a new you, is to make a goal unattainable. Strive for a goal that is attainable. For example, deciding to lose 30 pounds may be attainable for some, but choosing to take better care of you and get healthier may be a better resolution to choose.

Plan ahead. Think about what your resolution should be well before that stroke of midnight. Do not choose a resolution last minute – especially if you want to stick to it.

Outline your plan. Start thinking about how you will deal with those desires to skip out on your resolution or if you get temptations – what will you do when you want to skip that spin class or workout or indulge in an extra piece of cake.

Make a Pros and Cons list. It may help to see a list of items written down to keep your motivation strong. Develop the list while you go along and keep it with you and refer back to it when you need that extra push to keep your resolve.

Talk about your resolution. Don’t keep it a secret. Tell your friends and family who can help support you and your new you. You may also find someone who shares the same or similar resolution that can help keep you on track and motivate you all year long.

Reward yourself each time you have success. Treat yourself to something that will not contradict your resolution. Buy yourself that dress you wanted, or head to a movie with a friend.

Track your progress through the year. Having short-term goals are easier to keep, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing five pounds at a time. At the end of the year, you will also see how far you have come.

Don’t beat yourself up if you slip off course of your goal. Just realize what has happened and get yourself back on track. Tomorrow is a new day. Just try to work hard on keeping your goals each day.

Keep trying. If you find you run out of steam when it comes to keeping your resolution by mid-February, don’t despair. Start again. Recommit yourself for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. All the24 hour increments will soon build up to something.

It’s a New Year and time to look towards the new you that you want to be. Forget about 2014 resolutions that may have been made and broken. This year, you have some tips to get you going on your path and keep you on it. Be patient, change will not happen overnight. Plus, you’ve got a whole year to get to the NEW YOU.

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Things to Try in 2015

Kick start the New Year by getting on the right track to keeping your resolutions. Most people choose to get healthier and a great way to start out right is to try something new for 2015. Stay motivated by doing different exercises to reach your goals, or to stay focused on your fitness. Doing the same thing day after day can lead to boredom and even giving up on your routine all together.

Try some of these fitness trends for 2015.

  1. Body weight training. With tight budgets, body weight training can be the way to go. Because it does not require a lot of equipment, body weight training can be an inexpensive way to whip yourself into shape.
  2. High-intensity interval training. A workout that calls for short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by a short recovery time. It is very efficient in burning calories and building muscles.
  3. Strength training. Strength training includes body weight, resistance tubing, free weights and weight machines. Everyone can benefit from building stronger muscles and bones while controlling their weight and increasing their energy levels.
  4. Personal training. A personal trainer will help design a custom fit plan tailored to your wants and needs as well as being your personal cheering section when you achieve your steps and goals.
  5. Exercise and weight loss. Joining programs that combine exercise and weight loss might be a good option for you if you are trying to lose inches off your waist as well as tone your body. Look for programs that emphasize the important balance between healthy eating and exercise.
  6. Yoga. Yoga continues to be a favorite in the fitness community. There are so many different options to try with all the different versions available.
  7. Group Personal Training. Training two or three people at the same time in a small group is becoming a more popular solution when looking for more individualized attention then you get in a class, but without the higher cost of one on one session with a personal trainer.
  8. Outdoor activities. Getting outside for some exercise will bring more benefits. Get outside for hiking, skiing, running, skating, the possibilities are endless.
  9. Circuit training. A group of 6 to 10 exercises that are completed in a sequence is circuit training. It is similar to high-intensity training, but is performed at a lower level of intensity.
  10. Core training. This type of training focuses on strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, thorax, and back by exercising the hips, lower back, and abdomen. You can use equipment such as exercise balls, BOSU balls, wobble boards, and foam rollers.
  11. Boot camp. More and more men and women are favoring this military style training that will include cardiovascular, strength, endurance and flexibility drills. This is great if you like intense, highly-structured workouts.

Try all or some of these 2015 fitness trends to get you on your exercise goals for the New Year. You can even refer back to this list as the year goes on to try something new when you feel you need to change things up to keep you motivated. Happy New Year!

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Relationship Resolution

With the New Year approaching, many will start looking at their relationship future, planning to find the “right one” or even making the decision to commit. Improve your own relationship for this New Year and get it started by being on the right foot.

Don’t rush into a relationship with just anyone. Give yourself time to go out and find the right person. instead of settling for the first person to come around, take your time and see who is out there for you. By taking some time to yourself to really think about your future and what you are looking for in a partner you won’t fall into the trap of looking for “the One”. YOU are the One. Expecting your partner to complete you can set you up for disappointment and can put a lot of strain on your relationship and your partner.

Take responsibility for where you are in your life but don’t blame yourself for not having a relationship or for losing one, but beware of your attitudes and choices. They will give you a clearer, more authentic sense of where you are in the present and where you are going or where you want to be going.

If you’re already in a relationship and it isn’t a happy one, ask yourself the difficult questions, what’s keeping you in the relationship? And, what are you getting out of it? Make the right choice and decision for you. You are the most important person in your life.

Stay positive. Look at what you do have rather than obsessing over what you don’t have. When you let go of the past, you can only open yourself up to what is to come in your future. Keep a positive outlook on your possibilities.

You can fall in love any time in your life. Don’t let the proverbial ‘tick-tock’ overwhelm you. We do have a limited amount of time to physically have children. But you don’t want to rush into a relationship that is not the right one just for this reason. Enrich your life in many other fulfilling things and look at having a family as a happy addition to your life rather than the be all and end all.

How can you make your current relationship better?

  1. Play. You may have already heard the saying, ‘couples that play together, stay together’. There is some truth in that. Have fun with your partner – go on some kind of adventure, whether it be an amusement park, rock climbing or just a hike in a park nearby.
  2. Laugh. Humor is known to be a key to relationship longevity. It benefits individuals and relationships as it relieves stress and helps defuse tension that might otherwise lead to conflict.
  3. Listen. More than just what hearing what another person is saying, listening involves investing the energy to understand and remember and to respond to what is being said.
  4. Love. Say ‘I love you’ often. Be affectionate with your partner. Both expressing and receiving messages of affection improves the health of close relationships.
  5. Communicate. Put away the cell phone and communicate face to face. Maintain that intimate relationship with close conversation. It’ll also help you ‘hear’ what your partner is saying.
  6. Forgive. Unfortunately, we sometimes hurt the ones we love the most, whether intentionally or accidentally. Resolve to let go of the hurt and forgive them.
  7. Understanding. Try to be more understanding of your partner’s faults. Cut back on the nagging. Stop yourself before a nagging comment and ask if it’s really worth an argument.

Be happy with yourself and you’ll find you will attract many possible romantic relationships if you’re single. Being happy with yourself will also have a positive impact on your current relationship if you’re already in one. Try some of these tips above to get your relationship on track for the New Year.

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