{"id":1465,"date":"2019-01-01T16:30:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-01T16:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.raceatyourpace.com\/?p=1465"},"modified":"2019-01-01T16:30:42","modified_gmt":"2019-01-01T16:30:42","slug":"how-to-keep-to-your-new-years-fitness-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raceatyourpace.com\/how-to-keep-to-your-new-years-fitness-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep to Your New Year\u2019s Fitness Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

After one or two weeks into January, many of us start to question how we can keep to our New Year\u2019s resolution. The novelty quickly wears off and in no time at all we find ourselves opening a box of Christmas chocolates, making an excuse for going to the gym or pouring a glass of wine to enjoy whilst snuggling up on the sofa.<\/p>\n

So to help make sure you stay committed to achieving your goals, here we\u2019ve listed some of our top tips for sticking to your New Year\u2019s Resolutions.<\/p>\n

Set a Realistic & Specific Goal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rule number one is to make resolutions that you\u2019re confident you\u2019ll meet. Many make the mistake of setting themselves unattainable targets that they\u2019ll never reach, inevitably resulting in failure. For example, if you\u2019re aim is to lose weight, rather than ban yourself from having your favourite dessert ever again, try to only eat it once a month instead of once a week. This way you can still consume your beloved cheesecake (in moderation), and are therefore likely to stay committed to your objective.<\/p>\n

Another tip when setting your goal is to be as specific as you can. Rather than \u201cexercise more\u201d, perhaps challenge yourself to \u201cgo to the gym three times every week\u201d or \u201ccomplete 6 virtual challenges<\/a> throughout the following year\u201d. Having a concrete goal will give you something to realistically set your sights on and plan exactly how you\u2019ll accomplish it.<\/p>\n

Break It Down & Track Progress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s absolutely essential that you break your goal down to smaller, more manageable chunks. Short-term goals are easier to keep to and each small achievement will help keep you motivated to accomplish the end goal. If your desired outcome after a year is to have lost fifty pounds, focus first on losing the initial five.<\/p>\n

We also recommend you make a note of your resolutions, the goals you\u2019re striving to achieve and your motivations. It\u2019ll allow you to keep a record of your progress and see how far you\u2019ve come.<\/p>\n

Reward Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A vital part of success and ensuring you maintain dedicated to meeting your resolution is to reward yourself once you\u2019ve reached your smaller milestones. Not only are they a representation of your hard work, but they\u2019re also an incentive to stay focused. However, this doesn\u2019t mean tucking into a large bar of chocolate, instead celebrate with a fun activity or something that\u2019ll benefit your resolution \u2013 perhaps a trip to the cinema with a friend, or purchase a new piece of gym gear.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Expect Immediate Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most common reasons people give up their New Year\u2019s resolution is because they don\u2019t see any change. They want results overnight and when this doesn\u2019t happen, they think \u2018forget it, what\u2019s the point?\u201d. However, it\u2019s important to remember that change isn\u2019t a quick process. Prepare to play the long game and make sure you stick with it \u2013 don\u2019t expect to be able to run a marathon next week if the furthest you\u2019ve ever ran before is 2K.<\/p>\n

Share Your Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Speak to your family members, friends, colleagues or anyone else you know and ask if they\u2019re willing to join in with your resolution. You\u2019ll motivate each other throughout the tougher times and will probably stick to the challenge for longer as you won\u2019t want to let your buddy down.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t find anyone who\u2019s happy to join in with you, don\u2019t panic! Instead, just explain to a friend or family member exactly what it is you\u2019re setting out to achieve and ask them to assist you along the way. Even if all they do is ask you how you\u2019re getting on every few weeks or so, it\u2019ll help you stay focused and even more determined to reach your aspirations.<\/p>\n

Allow Off Days<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although you\u2019ll want to be trying your utmost to achieve your target, the road to success isn\u2019t likely to be a straight one, so try not to stress too much or punish yourself if you have bad days\/weeks. We live busy lives and sudden, spontaneous happenings are bound to occur. The occasional slip isn\u2019t going to have a significant impact on whether you complete your resolution, just aim to get back on track when you can.<\/p>\n

Renew Motivation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Even though you\u2019ll feel energised and enthusiastic on January 1st<\/sup>, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll lose at least some of your interest a few weeks or months down the line. After walking past the chocolate aisle without grabbing a tub from the shelf for 2 entire months or dragging yourself out of bed at 6am every day to get to the gym, it\u2019s completely normal for your motivation to slump. However, when you face these difficult moments, refer to the notes you made before beginning your resolution and think back to the reasons why you\u2019re aiming to complete the goal in the first place.<\/p>\n

Carry it on!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve completed your goal, awesome \u2013 congratulations! But don\u2019t stop there. Continue your good habits so that they become habitual and a routine part of your everyday lifestyle. If you\u2019ve completed a fitness goal, look to take on a trickier challenge, or if you\u2019ve managed to lose a specific number of pounds, try and maintain the same weight.<\/p>\n

Virtual Challenges with Race at your Pace<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Looking for a fun but challenging fitness challenge to tackle? Look no further than our awesome virtual challenges<\/a>! Here at Race at your Race<\/a>, we\u2019re committed to helping people keep healthy and active, which is why we run a wide range of virtual challenges every month. They task you to run, walk, cycle or swim a specified distance throughout the duration of a month, with a prestigious medal and trendy compression top sent to you as a reward upon completion. Varying distances are available, so it\u2019s the perfect challenge no matter your ability!<\/p>\n

Sign-up today<\/a><\/p>\n

See more: What is a Virtual Challenge?<\/a><\/p>\n

See more: How to Prevent Running Injuries<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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