The New Year is exciting for many because it allows for a "fresh start." It gives us an opportunity to leave all that happened in the past year and look forward to the New Year. If your resolution is to improve your health and wellness, then you are not alone. The Washington Post reported in 2007 that gym memberships increase by nearly 40% in January. Gyms are straight packed in early January. The wait to use a treadmill or elliptical is longer than an urgent care during flu season. You got to love these new "gymers." And you can totally tell who they are. They stair at the treadmill trying to figure out how it works; they are rocking new outfits, fresh kicks, and sometimes headbands; or they are asking you what the heck to do. The Post reported that only about 40 percent of the originally surge remains active. This is good news for "regulars" because now there are no more waits to use your favorite pieces of equipment.
Next, are the "dieters." You may hear your co-worker say, "Nope, can't eat that. I am on a diet." or "Sorry man, I am trying to cut back. I'm on a diet." Foods that were eaten with frequency now become forbidden, and what makes it worse is "dieters" make you feel guilty or give your grief if you are eating one of their forbidden foods. "Dude, c'mon, I can't believe you are eating that!! Do you know how much fat is in that thing?" Guess what, "dieters" fail worse than "gymers."
So why do "gymers" and "dieters" fail? Well, there are a number of reasons why people fail to reach their diet and exercise New Year's Resolutions. Here's my list:
1) A lack luster plan - If you haven't been to the gym before or it has been awhile, then what the heck are you going to do? Without a plan, working out can be frustrating, boring, and at the end of it all, you give up because you feel it was too difficult or you feel no one would help you!! I am telling you, you need a plan of attack. How, When, Where, and Why.
2) Lack of Short Term Goals - Often, people have this HUGE weight loss goal or to exercise 6 days a week, but in reality, what helps reach that ultimate goal is creating small, reachable short term goals and setting up checklists on how you are going to reach these goals. Be realistic with yourself.
3) Track or log what you do - If you go to the gym or go on a diet, how can you improve or see what has resulted in your weight loss. Bring a pencil, a pen, and a notebook and write down what you do. Are you really going to remember how many sit-ups you did a month ago? If you only did 2 you will, but seriously, think about it. Now, the hardest thing in my mind is tracking calories, but Fuel Factor has a simple, effective, easy-to-use method for doing this. Keep reading and you will find out how.
4) Lack of support - Unless you are very self-motivated, then it will be difficult for you to achieve your goals. Find a co-worker or friend who has the same goals as you do and become each others support group. You are more likely to succeed if you have someone pushing you or motivating you from the outside. Express to those closest to you that you have these goals. Ask them for their help. Most of the time, they will be willing to help you.
5) Excuses - plain and simple, if something is important to you, you will find time to do it. Many people know they have to do something, but they never do it. You have to be ready to change. My old baseball coach used to say, "Fellas do you know what discipline is? It's knowing what to do and doing it." You will miss a day; you will at times not follow your diet plan. Know that the rest of the world does not have your weight loss goals or exercise goals in mind. People will try to pull you away from meeting your goals, especially if they see that you are actually doing it.
6) Do Not Restrict Foods - Main reason why diets do not work is because they drastically change the way you eat. Would I take a shower in ice-cold water? No, because how enjoyable is that? You must learn to make lifestyle changes.
7) Have FUN - if you dread going to the gym, if you dread eating tofu, then find something you like to do or eat.
I want people to become healthier and to feel better. I do not want you to fail!!!
Ok so, how can Fuel Factor help?
1) Check out our website - www.nevergoempty.com
2) Click on Nutrition
3) View the Fueled to Perform Online Nutrition Services
4) Watch the demo's
5) Sign up for your Free Trial Until Jan 5th
6) Email customerservice@nevergoempty.com to set up your free tutoring session
7) Work with a registered dietitian and an exercise specialist
8) Learn how to make lifestyle changes, not restrictions
9) Join our support group - it's coming soon
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