To help you finally get in shape in 2009, here are 5 secrets goal-achievers use to succeed:
1. Keep your goals PRIVATE.
If someone isn't as committed to their health or fitness, they might feel negative about you trying to do your best. And you might get some bad energy sent your way for trying to lose weight or get in shape. Don't let this happen.
2. Give your goal a reason.
Since you've made a resolution to get in shape, think of your reasons why. This is more important than you realize. You need to figure out what personally motivates you and gets your juices flowing. Do you want to look better in the mirror, have more energy? Attract someone new into your life? Whatever the reason is, you must know.
3. Remind yourself of this reason when you lose motivation.
Whenever you feel like giving up or taking it easy after a couple months have gone by and your goals lose their luster, remember your reason for making the resolution in the first place. Focus on that and your fire will reignite
4. Don't do this alone.
Your habits reflect the habits of those around you. Getting around healthy people will make achieving your goals easier. Being around unhealthy people gets you up for failure.
5. If you stumble a bit, shrug it off.
If you eat a few too many unhealthy foods for a few days or skip a few workouts, it's not the end of the world. Just remember why you got started in the first place and keep making forward progress.
If you take advantage of these five secrets, 2009 WILL be the year you achieve the body of your dreams. - 15438
1. Keep your goals PRIVATE.
If someone isn't as committed to their health or fitness, they might feel negative about you trying to do your best. And you might get some bad energy sent your way for trying to lose weight or get in shape. Don't let this happen.
2. Give your goal a reason.
Since you've made a resolution to get in shape, think of your reasons why. This is more important than you realize. You need to figure out what personally motivates you and gets your juices flowing. Do you want to look better in the mirror, have more energy? Attract someone new into your life? Whatever the reason is, you must know.
3. Remind yourself of this reason when you lose motivation.
Whenever you feel like giving up or taking it easy after a couple months have gone by and your goals lose their luster, remember your reason for making the resolution in the first place. Focus on that and your fire will reignite
4. Don't do this alone.
Your habits reflect the habits of those around you. Getting around healthy people will make achieving your goals easier. Being around unhealthy people gets you up for failure.
5. If you stumble a bit, shrug it off.
If you eat a few too many unhealthy foods for a few days or skip a few workouts, it's not the end of the world. Just remember why you got started in the first place and keep making forward progress.
If you take advantage of these five secrets, 2009 WILL be the year you achieve the body of your dreams. - 15438
About the Author:
Nate Rifkin is a health and fitness author. Check out his highest suggestion for yoga dvds here.
