Many people consider the beginning of the year an ideal time to make healthy lifestyle changes, but sometimes keeping New Year’s resolutions proves to be too challenging. If you didn’t set your New Year’s health goals, remember that you can always set them no matter what time of year.
This year, set yourself up for success. Here are some tips and tricks to help you stick to your health and fitness goals this year.
Set Goals and Keep it Simple
Set simple, attainable goals such as, “I’m going to get more exercise this month.” To get there, start slowly by taking the stairs at work or going for a walk during lunch. Also, see if your office has a corporate gym where you can grab a workout before or after work. More movement equals more exercise.
Lean on professionals to get started
Simply put, adopting a healthy diet and fitness can be intimidating and challenging. There are so many diets to choose from, you may feel like you don’t even really know where to start. The good news is you aren’t alone on this journey. Many trained professionals can help you figure out the best path for you. A registered nutritionist can help you navigate meal plans, food groups, your daily nutrient needs, and safe diets for specific conditions and diseases. A fitness coach can assist you in the gym and a behavior change specialist, such as a psychologist, can help you break old habits and form new ones.
Detox Your Kitchen and Work Space
Purge your kitchen and work environment of junk food, salty snacks, and things that are just plain unhealthy. Focus on eating five to six smaller meals a day and don’t wait any longer than three hours to eat something. Having food prepped and ready for mealtimes will keep your metabolism humming and keep the hunger pangs away. Prepping your meals beforehand will also prevent you from reaching out for unhealthy meals just because of convenience.
Reward Yourself
When you hit each milestone, no matter how big or small, be sure to reward yourself. The reward can be anything from dinner with a friend or buying yourself a present or even a cheat meal. This will keep you motivated to continue pushing on and believe in your ability. Rewards will boost your positive mindset and add an element of fun to your health and fitness journey.
Finally, Know And Remember Your “Why?”
It’s easy to set a health and fitness goal but take time to realize the reasons why you’re interested in pursuing a particular goal in the first place. Know why and remember why you started.
Conclusion
Breaking old habits and forming new ones is not an easy process, especially when it comes to foods you’ve been eating for your whole life so go easy on yourself. It is also important to take rest to rejuvenate your mind and body.
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