The arrival of a new year is a great time to make resolutions to get rid of that excess weight, to be more active and faithful to your exercise regimen, or to commit to following a healthier lifestyle. The idea is to set realistic, specific and measurable goals and then stick with those objectives.
We all start out with the best of intentions. But I’m told that 88% of those who make New Year’s Resolutions do not achieve their goals. There’s an old proverb that says “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” That may be a bit strong, but it tells us that whatever good thoughts, good ideas and good intentions we may have, too often they don’t get translated into positive action that produce the desired results.
According to the Cooper Institute, 76-82% of those who begin an exercise program will drop out, 50% in the first six months.
Between 75-80% of those who begin a diet will revert to their old eating habits.
Between 60-90% of those who attend a quit-smoking program will start smoking again.
If you are serious about following through on your resolutions, you need to ask yourself why you have not been doing that particular activity in the past. The usual reasons are lack of time, not having the right knowledge or understanding of what you should be doing (in other words, not being properly motivated), or feeling you don’t have access to the proper facilities or opportunities to achieve your objectives.
Once you get past whatever has been holding you back and set your goals, think about the difficulty or intensity of the exercise in which you want to engage. While we all want to start out with a bang, it is best to start slow and build from there.
Another good suggestion is to have social support, whether it be a parent, spouse or friend. – people who will encourage and support your exercise routine. Don’t fall into the all-or-nothing trap for physical activity. If you miss a day, just pick it up the next day.
There is no value in simply planning to do good if you actually don’t do it. Once you get into the swing of it, you are on your way to repaving that road.
~Wid
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