So the toughest part of my year is over. It seems with every holiday season the sugary temptations seem to multiply at the office and at home. But with the new year, almost everyone makes at least one resolution that is health/fitness/wellness related.
Last year, I continued to exercise consistently, as I have for 12 years now...however, I was less inconsistent with diet-which I believe lead to my first year of weight "gain" I have had since consistently losing for the previous 3 years. However, overall this "gain" is minimal-but I do know it is due to being too restrictive with foods which lead to occassional binges because I wanted "fast" results to "get back to where I was". And thus an unhealthy yo-yoing diet was born...
My new years resolution is to be healthy. Which includes not labeling foods as "bad", eating what my body craves rather than trying to eliminate foods altogether (not realistic). For tips on creating realistic goals as new years resolutions read this month's newsletter!
When attempting to achieve a goal it is beneficial to have tools that aid in your success. Whether it be a food journal, an accountability partner, a reward system, etc. I am so excited about my new addition to my health and wellness tools I couldnt wait to tell you all about it.
For Christmas I received a fitness game for the Wii called EA fitness. I had read reviews which compared various workout "games" and EA fitness and Jillian Michael's fitness DVD were the top rated the last I checked. I have done an EA fitness program for two days in a row now-right now I am using it as a supplement to my own workouts. But I have to say I am a consistent and avid athlete and I have to give major props to the makers of this "game". I believe there are other varieties of workout "games" that may emphasize dance, cardio, yoga, pilates, strength, etc so pick one that matches a passion of yours.
I love my EA fitness because it adds variety to my workouts...my legs have adapted to running everyday but since doing these "new/different" workouts my legs, butt and arms have had a nice "havent been used in awhile" soreness the last couple days-which tells me that I am widening my range of workout results.
So if you want to try something new and get motivated to tackle any new year resolutions you may have, think about what tools may make your workout something you look forward to rather than dread. A smart man once said, "You are only as young as you feel" so get out and go play a game!