Monday, September 5, 2011

100 Plus Days Until the New Year - What's Your Motivation?

At this time we are closing out of the summer and entering the fall which leaves only 100 plus days until the New Year. Do you have health and fitness goals that you want to set over the next four months? I mean why wait until January 1st for those customary New Year's Resolutions? Start Now.

So, what is your plan? How will you show up and get on track with a changed mindset for better eating habits or how you want to incorporate exercise into your life?

I know it is not easy, but you have to start somewhere. That somewhere is between your ears or how you think. Behaviors that are habitual can change when you want them to because they will not change on their own. For example, if you have been eating the same breakfast for the past year, that is a habit and your mind and body expect it. To change, you have to make a conscious effort and plan what you want to change. You could start by eating a piece of fruit everyday with your breakfast or taking a walk at your lunch hour or as soon as you get home from work.

Figure out how you are going to plan it. Will you put in in your day planner or smart phone? How will you remind yourself? You see, it is something that you have to remind yourself of in the beginning of your goal setting because it is not something that has been a habit. Until it becomes a habit, you need a reminder.

Set your goals. Choose 3 things that you want to improve with your health and fitness in the next four months. Put a date on it and get started. It starts with you wanting to make that change and that change is Now. Be Well!

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