Atlantic Ave Magazine - January 2020
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health & beauty | body beautiful<br />
By ashley sica-de souza<br />
Jumpin’ Into The New Year!<br />
The holidays are over and you’re ready to de-fluff and jump back on the<br />
fitness wagon. Like most, you have most likely set some fitness related<br />
New Year Resolution. Here are some tips to make sure these resolutions<br />
are attainable and will work for you. It is all about having goals and plan!<br />
A healthier version of you is just a couple steps away!<br />
1. Make Realistic Resolutions<br />
Don’t set yourself up for failure before you begin! Set goals<br />
that are attainable and realistic. The more accomplished<br />
you feel the more likely you are to stay motivated and<br />
pushing toward your goals. A resolution shouldn’t<br />
be a fantasy. If you’ve never lifted weights, attempting<br />
to do so 7 days per week is probably setting<br />
yourself up for disappointment. For most people,<br />
breaking or setting new habits doesn’t happen<br />
overnight. The key to sustainable resolutions is to<br />
make small changes gradually. If your goal is to go<br />
from never running to finishing a half-marathon,<br />
start training gradually. Begin by walking a few<br />
miles twice a week, and steadily increase the<br />
workload to jogging, and then running over several<br />
months. Just keep the word “realistic” in your<br />
mind and you’ll be off to a good start!<br />
2. Get Specific With Your Goals<br />
Resolutions should be both specific and measurable.<br />
Writing down your goals is not only a great way to accomplish<br />
them, but your list can also help you figure out<br />
the exact steps needed to get where you want to go. “I want<br />
to lose weight” is a pretty common New Year resolution,<br />
but how exactly do you go from point A to point B? Instead,<br />
try setting a more specific goal. For instance: “I<br />
want to lose 10 pounds over the next 6 weeks by eliminating<br />
fast food meals and going to the gym 3 to 4 times<br />
per week. I’ll then maintain my goal weight for 6 months<br />
before setting any other new goals.” The more specific<br />
your goal the better your results will be. The vaguer your<br />
goals are the harder it will be to attain them.<br />
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3. Set Non-Superficial Goals<br />
Looking good in a swimsuit is always a good goal but superficial<br />
goals usually lose their appeal after endless weeks of diet<br />
and exercise. Instead, try picking a goal related to health and happiness.<br />
For example, regular exercise has awesome benefits such<br />
as lowering cholesterol, boosting overall energy, and even increasing<br />
happiness and decreasing depression. Bringing some deeper<br />
intentions to your workout can make all the difference<br />
in sticking to your goals. Looking good in a swimsuit<br />
should come secondary to your main goal.<br />
4. Buddy Up<br />
Find a friend or someone with likeminded goals<br />
to keep and hold you accountable. Accountability<br />
is huge! You are much more likely to stay<br />
on track when you have someone to answer<br />
to besides yourself. A buddy should also<br />
serve to help motivate and keep things<br />
real. They should have no problem telling<br />
you to put that French fry down<br />
and get your booty to the gym when<br />
you’re lacking your own motivation.<br />
If your buddy isn’t doing their job,<br />
fire them and find a new one! There<br />
is always someone looking to become<br />
healthy and fit.<br />
5. Reevaluate<br />
Resolutions Often<br />
How many people resolve to finish<br />
a marathon, only to realize they dislike<br />
distance running? Or decide to take up<br />
yoga and realize they want something faster-paced?<br />
A lot of things seem fun from a<br />
distance but might not be a good fit. If this<br />
happens to you, switch gears and pick<br />
a different resolution. Don’t be afraid to<br />
switch it up if it isn’t working. You’re much<br />
more likely to stick with something that<br />
you truly enjoy.<br />
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Transformation Studio<br />
7400 N. Federal Highway<br />
Boca Raton, FL 33487<br />
561-445-7445<br />
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