Some people believe that resolutions don’t work anymore, but we beg to differ. It’s a matter of setting attainable goals and taking action. For a New You this New Year, make a list of goals that can help you become a healthier person. Here are some examples:
Walk, walk, walk
Really, take more steps. “Instead of just worrying about working out during the week, I want my clients to turn their focus to accumulating more steps during their day-to-day activities,” says Shannon Fable, director of exercise programming at Anytime Fitness. “Even 500 extra steps for five days will lead to significant changes.” You can also schedule breaks during the day to stroll around the block or walk to your coworkers’ desks instead of emailing. This way, you’re focusing on overall wellness (hello, healthier arteries!) rather than just shedding pounds. “The goal should be achieving a healthier lifestyle, not just losing the weight,” says nutritionist Rania Batayneh, author of The One One One Diet. “With wellness, weight loss can happen naturally.” Source: RD
Have an exercise schedule
“Even if they’re motivated, people often don’t feel comfortable taking time out of their hectic lives to nurture their sense of wellbeing,” Segar says. “Once that initial bubble of motivation bursts, this is the derailer of behavior change.” Instead of trying to hold yourself to a mental promise to work out, put it in your calendar as a way to stay accountable. “It is an appointment—with yourself,” Segar says. Source: Self
Take a break
Many of us get so wrapped up in our busy day-to-day schedule that we forget to pause and give ourselves a break. One easy way to squeeze in self-care is to set aside 10 minutes for yourself every morning before you reach for your phone and start checking emails, says Trinity S. Perkins, certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant in Woodbridge, VA. “Depending on how much time I have, I’ll do things like lie in bed and take note of things I’m grateful for, put my phone on ‘do not disturb’ until I’ve finished my morning workout, and read for pleasure while enjoying my morning coffee. Starting the day with a dose of solitude set the tone for my entire day and made for a much calmer year,” Perkins told Prevention previously. Source: Prevention
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