You Are Not Alone

Since it's only January 4th, I'll continue on yesterday's theme....new you for 2008. If you have made resolutions for change in 2008, you are not alone! According to a survey of 1000 adults, here's rundown of resolutions:

1st place: Weight Loss

2nd place: Working Out more

3rd place: (tie) Quit Smoking; Become More Fiscally Responsible

4th place: (tie) New Job; Eat Healthy

According to the same survey, only one in four are successful in achieving their resolutions. Researchers stated that the main reason that people do not achieve their resolutions is that they do not have a plan nor do they take the time to prepare for change. So, as discussed yesterday, I recommend writing down your goals and coming up with a plan. If your plan is weight loss, you will need a plan for eating and for working out. What are you going eat? How are you going to change your eating habits? What habits do you have that are good/bad? When are you going to the gym? What will your workout regimen be? I recommend making a log of your visits to Club One Fitness. Some people even benefit from having a detailed log: miles run, resistance training done, classes taken, stretching accomplished, etc. I think it helps to see your accomplishments on paper (as well as your failures) to keep you motivated.

Next time you're at Club One Fitness, feel free to ask me to help you design one of these logs. I'll be happy to help.

Have a great weekend and keep warm!