5 Tips to Stick with your New Years Fitness Resolutions

Here are just a few quick tips to help you stick with your new years Fitness Resolutions:

1: Set attainable Goals:

Before you set in stone what your new years resolutions are, think about what is and isn't an attainable goal. If your running shoes are covered in cob-webs, maybe running that marathon in February isn't the right goal. Think about the year in segments, quarter, monthly, weekly; break it all down. Once you have the year mapped out, think about what it is you can accomplish over that time and be realistic.

2: Track yourself :

Write down your workouts, write down your weight, write down what you eat and drink, just write everything down. Keeping a journal of your fitness and nutrition can be a big help with sticking with your goals. Having something to look back at to see where you went right and wrong, as well as how far you've come, will help you to continue to do it. Even keeping a record of your emotions can be helpful, you'll remember how great you felt after running that 5k, or how horrible your workout went after a night out with the boys (may help you change your habits outside of your workouts too).

*(track your weight weekly, not everyday. Pick a certain time and day once a week and weigh yourself. Remember muscle weighs more than fat. Feeling good in your skin is more important than what the scale says) 

3: Stay Positive:

Don't let negativity into your life or your workouts. If you can't reach that 5k goal at first, or lift the amount of weight you think you should be, don't sweat it. Learn to adapt to your surroundings and your own body. You will get there, but it's all about enjoying your journey.

Positive people attract positive people. It's true, so surround yourself with people who also hold a positive attitude. The same goes for negative people, so maybe its time to do some early spring cleaning with those people around you who never have anything good to say. It's not always necessary to remove these people from your life, if you can learn to tune them out. Don't let their negative energy become your own.

4: Team Up/Get Help:

Find someone who you can team up with. Get a friend or family member to help you set your goals, and have them make you accountable for them. Sometimes its harder to let someone else down than it is yourself.
Teaming up with your workouts is another great way to stick with your goals. Get a running buddy or gym buddy and plan to meet each other at the same time every day. You are more likely to get out of bed when that alarm goes off or to the gym after work if you know someone is expecting you to be there. You don't always have to actually work out together, but being there at the same time or making each other accountable pushes you to achieve your goals.

5: Write it Down:

Write down your goals. Its that simple, put them out into the universe by writing them down, or just write them down and post them on your fridge. Having a written record of what you set out to do makes all the difference.

Happy New Year, and good luck with your Resolutions.