Gettin' Fit & Healthy with Rickie

  You do you...       I don't know if you have noticed but that phrase gets used a lot and it is true.  You should always be true to yourself and not transform to suit others.  This phrase is also true when it comes to your fitness routine.  What works for one person may not be right for you, for a variety of reasons.          First everyone's body and fitness goals are unique and will go through different stages throughout their lifetime.      Second your routine needs to fit your lifestyle, preferences, and physical ability. If you choose something you really do not enjoy you are not going to do it, if it is too hard you will be discouraged or if it does not fit your schedule you will give up or it will feel more like a chore. You will be the most successful when you choose a routine you enjoy and fits your schedule.  You are much more likely to stick with it and achieve your goals.  Setting you ...

  Go out with a BANG!!     I really like this quote from Carl Bard, it emphasizes you can start anew at any time in your life.  I would like to take this time to express the advantages of beginning your New Year's resolution now, rather than when the  new year begins.      Consider easing into your resolution(s) so you can develop new habits gradually and make sustainable progress over time. You can build momentum and motivation going into the new year, setting you up for success in achieving your goals.  In addition to the jumpstart if your resolution is health or fitness the early start can also help to ease the stress of the holidays.      Let's take this time to consider how to approach resolutions.  Focus on introducing good habits rather than focusing on eliminating bad habits.  This approach does not leave you feeling like you are depriving yourself of something you enjoy. When introducing something positive yo...