New Year Resolutions

Are they a good idea, or are they setting you up to fail?

This time of year we are bombarded with new year, new you deals and diets.

We are encouraged at every turn to set new year’s resolutions.

But why?

They make so-called “health” companies a load of money! That’s why!

Let’s face it, a lot of us will go into the new year feeling a few pounds heavier, fed up with the darkness of winter and searching for motivation for next year to be better.

But is this not the same pattern every year?

I am a firm believer that setting a start point to make healthier changes to your lifestyle is a great idea.

But, who said that this has to be in the new year?

Strive for an all-year-round healthier lifestyle.

One way that you are pretty much guaranteed to fail at your new year’s resolution, (by probably mid-January) is if you buy into a quick fix, magic pill, shake, or some other pointless fad.

You are so much more likely to succeed and ditch the need for yet another new year resolution if you commit to something sustainable and achievable for you.

Something you can commit to all year round. Something that allows you to have a social life and enjoy the process. Fads don’t allow for this.

Don’t set yourself up to fail!

If you are starting from a place of zero exercise and signing up to 5+ days a week in the gym.

Chances are you will fail.

If you are starting from a place where you eat massively over the number of calories your body needs, replacing that with one meal a day and diet shakes.

Chances are you will fail.

You will feel dejected, like a failure yet again, and next new year the cycle will continue.

But wait! There is good news!

Think smart and set yourself up for success by developing positive habits over time.

Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Change one thing, then change another. For example, eat more fruit & veg, then introduce a daily step target, then sign up to a gym & commit to 1 or 2 sessions a week.

Habits are built one brick at a time.

Start where you are at.

Commit to 1 or 2 exercise sessions a week.

Cook 1 healthy meal.

Move more in general.

Build from there.

If you need help, get a coach that resonates with you to help with your fitness and nutrition (I can help here!)

Invest in your long term goals.

It will take time, but the time will pass regardless of what you are doing.

New year’s resolutions can be a great thing if you implement them wisely.

This new year, make it really about you and your long term change.

Fom the bottom of my heart, I wish you all a happy, healthy and fun-filled new year.