The new year is upon us and for many of us this means thinking about what we want to do to improve the quality of our lives. Below I took the top 5 New Year’s Resolutions and offered you a mindset twist on how to attain each of them.
1. Lose 10+ lbs. Focus on health versus weight. Tell yourself, “When I’m exercising and eating healthy I feel better, look better, and have more energy.”
2. Drink Less. Focus on healthy alternatives and how good you’ll feel from making a healthy choice. For example when you drink more water you’ll lose more weight, have nicer hair, better skin and nails.
3. Eat Less. Focus on healthy foods that fuel your body versus focusing on portion size. When you eat healthy you’ll be less likely to eat as much because your body will be getting what it needs and your cravings will subside.
4. Exercise More. Focus on the great feeling you get after a workout versus the challenge of getting motivated to do it. For example, remember how good you felt after a good sweat? Or how great it felt to take the time to make your health a priority? And think about how good it felt to be fit.
5. Spend Less. Focus on quality vs. quantity. If you’re spending less money then you’re spending more time with people you love. Nothing is more valuable than quality time!
Wishing You a Very Happy New Year with Lots of Quality Time!!
By Sara on 12/31/08 in Columns, Featured, Fit By Sara, Health, Main Feature
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