To help you finally get in shape in 2009, here are 5 secrets goal-achievers use to succeed:
1. Don't tell anyone else about your goals.
You don't want other people who aren't as committed to their health to bring you down with their negative energy. If the wrong person finds out you want to lose a few inches from your waist or exercise every day, this could happen. Don't let it.
2. Decide your reason for achieving this goal.
If you want to drop 20 extra pounds, think about why. And dont think this is obvious stuff either. What you need to know is what personally motivates you and gets you emotionally involved. Is it because you want to look better? Have more energy? Attract a new mate? Re-attract and old one? Figure it out.
3. Keep this reason in mind when things get tough.
Whenever you start slacking off after a few weeks or you just don't feel like putting the effort in anymore, recall your reason for making this goal. Set your sights on that and you can find the power to keep moving forward.
4. Get around others who support you.
This means avoiding your friends who overeat if you want to clean up your diet. And getting around active people if you want to exercise more. Like it or not, its a lot harder to accomplish something alone.
5. If you screw up, don't worry about it.
Dont worry if you fall back into your old habits for a week. If you miss a couple workout sessions, dont waste time feeling bad. Just get started again and treat it as a learning experience. If you eat bad for a week or two, pouting won't do any good. Just laugh it off and get started again.
Arm yourself with these five strategies and youll get halfway through 2009, look back, and realize youve transformed your body for the better. - 15343
1. Don't tell anyone else about your goals.
You don't want other people who aren't as committed to their health to bring you down with their negative energy. If the wrong person finds out you want to lose a few inches from your waist or exercise every day, this could happen. Don't let it.
2. Decide your reason for achieving this goal.
If you want to drop 20 extra pounds, think about why. And dont think this is obvious stuff either. What you need to know is what personally motivates you and gets you emotionally involved. Is it because you want to look better? Have more energy? Attract a new mate? Re-attract and old one? Figure it out.
3. Keep this reason in mind when things get tough.
Whenever you start slacking off after a few weeks or you just don't feel like putting the effort in anymore, recall your reason for making this goal. Set your sights on that and you can find the power to keep moving forward.
4. Get around others who support you.
This means avoiding your friends who overeat if you want to clean up your diet. And getting around active people if you want to exercise more. Like it or not, its a lot harder to accomplish something alone.
5. If you screw up, don't worry about it.
Dont worry if you fall back into your old habits for a week. If you miss a couple workout sessions, dont waste time feeling bad. Just get started again and treat it as a learning experience. If you eat bad for a week or two, pouting won't do any good. Just laugh it off and get started again.
Arm yourself with these five strategies and youll get halfway through 2009, look back, and realize youve transformed your body for the better. - 15343
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Nate Rifkin is a health and fitness author. Discover his personal recommendation for yoga dvds here.
