Before you dive into your new years plans to ‘get back on track’, pause for just a moment.
Why pause? I am ready to move on!
Because you don’t want to leave behind the ‘gems’ from 2018.
What do you mean by the ‘gems’ of 2018?
Those things that you learned about what works and does not work for you to get the most out of exercise. I am not talking about what you did for exercise that helped you lose weight and inches though. No, we are going for the even bigger gems. We want to capture what worked to keep you exercising regularly.
Why is consistency more important than pounds and inches lost?
Because unless you want that success for only a brief moment in time, consistency with exercise is the key. Something that ‘worked’ temporarily is great if you want to make 2019 a constant struggle to stay motivated. (I didn’t think so…). If you want 2019 to be a bit easier, pause and jot down all the ways you exercised consistently. What made them easy to stick with? Next write down all the things you did only temporarily. What got in the way?
Now, look at your list of what worked and what did not. These are your gems. In the coming year, when you are tempted to do those types of programs that sound great but you are not so sure you can stick with, take out your gems and see how you can turn it into something you know you can stick with long term.
Make a resolution to make consistency with exercise the most important factor when choosing what to do. By staying ‘up to date’ on what works to keep you moving, your confidence for exercise motivation will be stronger every year and so will your success with weight loss.
Keep moving, be well, and have a very happy new year!
Janet
Keep Moving Weekly 