Archive for January, 2009
The Key to Long Term Change (Jan 28, 2009)
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009So the question remains: how do you replace the pleasure and comfort that you get from a negative habit (unhealthy eating, bad work habits, excessive spending, etc) with a positive one that will help you achieve and sustain your long-term goals? The key to the answer is in your comfort zone.
The Mystery of Motivation (Jan 20, 2009)
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009Motivation, in many ways, is a rainbow - of countless colors. It looks different to different people, it comes and goes, and it absolutely can’t be bottled up and saved for later. Motivation, however, is a critical component in the cycle of progression for any fitness program; now that the hype of the New Year and New Year’s Resolutions has waned, we each have a responsibility to focus on this cycle: why we want what we want, the decisions we make in pursuit of our goals, the consequences of our actions, and how they all work together to keep the cycle moving forward.
Measuring Your Progress (Jan 13, 2009)
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009When we think of measuring progress as it relates to fitness, the first things that come to mind are body weight and body fat – the most visible results. While these numbers are important, they’re not always the best indication that you’re making strides in your fitness program.
Sound Resolutions for Real Results (Jan 6, 2009)
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009New Years Resolutions have been around ever since ancient civilizations anointed January 1 as the beginning of the New Year, celebrating with gifts and well wishes for the coming twelve months. In modern times, New Years Resolutions are established at the drop of the Times Square ball but more often than not, forgotten after a few days or weeks. To combat this trend, here are five simple guidelines to help you along the way.