We are in the third week of January and how is your New Years resolution going? Statistics show within the first week 75% of resolvers have maintained, that number drops to 64% after the first month, after 6 months that number drops to 46%, why? I know there is a long list of reasons and some of them even include you feeling like a failure. Well your not a failure and it's not that you can't do it, you may just be approaching it the wrong way or making it more difficult to be successful. It takes about 3 weeks for something to become a habit so be patient.
Does your resolution list look similar to this, even if it is only in your mind?
Whoa, whoa, whoa!! Consider the tips below, try one or try them all.
Tip #1 - Start small. Pick one resolution, just like we approach our daily lives be it work or home start one task at a time. Multi tasking is not as efficient as we all would think.
Tip #2 - Write it down and have an action plan. If you want to start exercising that is great but come up with a plan. Where will you exercise and when, consider marking your calendar with your exercise times and keep in mind it does not need to be everyday. Is your resolution to start eating healthy, just saying or thinking it won't make it happen, again you need a plan. Consider writing a weekly menu so you only purchase the items you will need and always shop with a list. Most grocery stores are laid out in a similar fashion so try to do most of your shopping at the perimeter of the store which is typically where you will find fresh produce and meat, dairy and fresh in store prepared meals rather than frozen.
Tip #3 - Track or journal your progress. Keep in mind you may not be successful every day or every week, make note of the good and the bad days or weeks. Include how you were feeling or what was happening on those bad days you may discover a trend or habit that you can change. Remember every day is a fresh, new day to try again.
Tip #4 - Make it a lifestyle adjustment. When we think of resolutions we tend to think that at the end of the year that's it but most of the resolutions out there are things that we need to continue with going forward ie; eat healthy, save money, exercise, quit smoking, etc. Do you really only want to do these for one year? I hope the answer to that is 'no'
Tip# 5 - Don't make a resolution. Create goals and start them when you are ready, there is no rule that you have start on January 1 just because that's what everyone else is doing. This is about you and should be on your terms.
Short workout plan: Easy to do at home with or without weights. Repeat this circuit 2-4x than stretch. Demo link below
Warm - up 3-5 minutes
💪 20 Squats or Sumo Squats
💪 30 Seated Russian twists
💪 20 Pushups (full or modified)
💓 45 seconds Jumping jacks
Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Healthy
Sincerely Ricarda 'Rickie' Alleman
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