subject: Have A Happy And Healthy New Year [print this page] It is a time for resolutions and many of them usually revolve around the health of the individual. Making a commitment to have a healthier year is very ambitious but many people begin with the best of intentions but have little follow through when it comes to making significant changes in their life. One of the reasons why so many people are not successful with making their resolution changes is very simply because they start off at the beginning of the year trying to take on too much and then by the end of the year find that they have not managed to quit smoking or lose weight or whatever it is that the promised to do at the beginning of the year.
Take it slow because if you start out going hard core on Jan. 1, you are going to be in a lot of pain on Jan.2, especially if you haven't worked out your muscles in quite some time. You need to build to a certain level before advancing and any health care person will tell you that you see the best results by taking it slow instead of trying to achieve all of your goals at the same time. It is impossible and your body will fight back, causing a lot of pain.
Take some time to make a plan and stick to it. Write everything down and take a notebook to the gym or wherever you decide to work out and stick to the plan. There are days you don't want to work out or exercise, but if you have a notebook it makes it easier to track the goals you have planned for yourself.
Always remember that it is only human to miss a workout or an exercise here and there. That does not mean that you can simply quit on the program you have designed for yourself; it just means that you need to deal with those bumps in the road as they come along and do your best. That is the best you can do.
SUPPORT - One of the biggest things that can help you to achieve your goals is to have a buddy. Support and encouragement are keys to making life changes so if you want to make it work be sure to pick a buddy who will give you an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a good swift kick when you need it.
