A month or two into the new year, do you find yourself giving up on your health and fitness goals? Why can’t you stay motivated and disciplined enough to reach your goals? Have you ever wondered whether
Or maybe you’re not struggling with motivation or discipline, you’re ready to take action, but you’re so overwhelmed with the amount of information out there that you’re trying to lose weight, gain energy, build muscle, and see results. obtain.
You may be so frustrated and have faced so many disappointments in the past that you have no health goals at all this year.
If one or more of these sounds like you, we encourage you to implement these tactics in 2023 to reach your health goals (or indeed any goals you have).
- Practice an activity or exercise routine, or find a workout program or gym you actually enjoy making it easier and more consistent. The worst thing you can do is try to force yourself to do something you don’t really like or want to do. So if he likes being outdoors, make sure he hikes, snowshoees, or walks at least two to four times a week. If you’re a competitive person, find a workout you love that gives you a competitive edge, like jiu-jitsu or crossfit.
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participate in a community environment: Stay motivated by finding communities of like-minded people or people who share similar interests. Most people like to do difficult things with the support of others. If you’re looking to commit to a nutrition-based lifestyle, try finding a community around the lifestyle you’re trying to implement, this could be a Facebook group or a local meetup.
- Work with a coach, trainer, or expert. Hire an expert in the field you are trying to change. This allows you to take accountability, make informed changes if something goes wrong (rather than trying to fix it yourself), and cut the learning curve of figuring out what to do on your own. help. Think of this as buying back the time and frustration you spent trying to figure it out for yourself.
- Create a contingency plan: One of the reasons people “fail” is because they give up when they don’t get results because they think it should be based on the effort they put in. Create a backup or contingency plan so you don’t feel helpless because the only thing you tried to get was something that didn’t work. This does not mean that you have failed, but that you have not found the right solution to achieve your goals.
Keeping these tips in mind as you create your 2023 health goals will help you reach them in the new year.
Alina Rendina is the founder and CEO of Fused Fitness, a small group personal training gym in Peekskill, and winner of the Best of Westchester award two years in a row.