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Happy New Years Tips for A Healthier You

Happy New Year 2018.


A new year is an awesome time to jumpstart your health and fitness program. It doesn’t matter if you are training for your first race or simply want to shed a few pounds. By now, I’m sure you have been bombarded with ads for quick fixes, diet potions and detoxes. I will not focus on them. Instead let’s help you focus on tapping into your own super powers. You got this. Here are four tips to help you achieve your health and fitness goals in 2018.

  1. Use Momentum.  The definition of Momentum is the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. Translation- you must shift your mind and body into action mode to gain momentum. Change requires action. The key to getting momentum is starting and following through.  Getting started may be easy and fun, but remaining focused over the next few months can be challenging. Here's a tip. Begin where you are and practice your new healthy habits daily. If your goal is to exercise more, then slowly increase your exercise duration by 20% each week over the next few weeks. This will help you create the momentum you need to keep going. No, you don’t have to jump off the couch and run a marathon. Simply, consistent changes are best if you want to make you habits permanent. 
  2. Moderate. Perfection is NOT required to achieve your health and wellness goals. Instead of trying to overhaul your entire eating habits or exercise plan, change one thing and work at it for one week. Then add one new healthy habit each week. This will help you build your personal health “toolbox.”
  3. Modify. So you head off to start your new workout plan and feel overwhelmed. You may feel it is too difficult. Modify it. Any exercise program can be modified. Remember this. Don’t get discourage. Starting or (re-starting) any exercise program is difficult, but you can do it. Modify it to your level while you gain strength and endurance. Whatever you do, don't stop. Just go slowly, modify it, but keep on moving. 
  4. Make it worth it. Whatever you do this year, make it worth it. Make it worth your time, your money, and your effort. Make your health a priority. At the end of this year, you will be happy that you invested your time, energy and efforts in your health and wellness. 


Wishing each of you a happy and healthy New Year. 

Enjoy the Journey

Coach Stacy



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