Realistic New Year’s Fitness Goals

We are half way through January of the new year. How are your fitness goals coming along?

When people typically set New Year’s Resolutions or goals, they tend to sometimes be impractical. Studies show that less than half of people are successful in reaching their New Year’s fitness goals.

This year I resolved to make healthy living a bigger part of my life. I’m starting off the month with a new trainer/nutritionist, taking Kundalini Yoga Level 2 and doing more workouts that are FUN. So far I’ve experimented with ballet, Barre3, pilates, TRX, The Monster Cycle, Biohacking Fitness and solidcore. Want to set yourself up for success? Here are 5 tips I learned along the way:

Make Sure Your Goals are S.M.A.R.T

What is a S.M.A.R.T Goal?

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

If your goals are something you can measure out, they will be more achievable. Specific goes from “lose weight” to “lose 10 pounds by March 1st”. That’s measusrable, which makes it achievable.

Be Honest

Be honest with yourself as to why you want to achieve your fitness goals. Is it for better overall health? Is it to fit into your favorite pair of jeans? Know your why. That will deterimine if it is enough reason for you to keep at it.

Keep it Enjoyable

When you are scheduling your workouts and planning your meals, make sure it is something you enjoy. Don’t stop everything cold turkey and cut yourself off from every food you enjoy.

Find healthy substitutes, or only have dessert once a week if that’s your thing. I substitute sparkling water for anything I used to drink calorie-heavy (including alcohol!).

I also wear workout clothes that I love, and make me excited to put them on in the morning. Every little bit helps! Anything that I didn’t love, I donated. Getting mentally ready is half the battle!

Be Social

Working out is better with a friend! Not only does it keep you accountable, but studies have also shown that healthy habits of others rub off on us, and people gravitate towards exercise behaviors of those around them.

What are your 2019 workout goals or tips? Leave comments below!