[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is hard to believe that this year is finally drawing to a close. After all of the events of the year, many people are looking forward to getting a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to kick-start the next chapter and get things off on the right foot. However, it is a well-known fact that a great many people abandon their health and fitness related resolutions within the first few weeks of the new year.
If you have a health and fitness resolution that you would like to stick to this year, the key will be planning and preparing. By fixing your resolution early and making the right preparations for your new year, you can set yourself up for success so that you can reach all of your health and fitness goals.
Here are three ways to help you kick-start your resolution so that you can have the best new year possible.
1. Research Any Fad-Diets
Fad-diets have gained a bad reputation over the years. It is true that some tend to do more harm than good, but there are others that can help you shed a few pounds and help you to build healthier habits going forward. In order to find the right plan for you, it is important that you do your research and consult credible sources ahead of time so that you can get into shape in a safe and effective way.
For instance, the keto diet can be highly effective if implemented properly. It includes elements of a lifestyle change in that you work to eliminate the unhealthiest foods from your diet, but it is based on only four weeks of actually going “keto”. If you opt for this diet, make sure that you prepare properly by stocking up on keto-friendly foods. You can check out Beyond The Equator’s blog content about peanut butter on a keto diet for more insights.
2. Start Small
The biggest mistake that people make when approaching a health and fitness-based New Year’s resolution is that they aim too big too soon. It is important that you start with smaller steps to build up to where you want to be. Achieving your health and fitness goals will be a journey, and skipping steps will only lead to burnout and fatigue over the whole situation. Start small so that you can set yourself up for the best chances of success.
3. Enlist the Help of a Buddy
When it comes to health and fitness goals, going it alone can be an intimidating thought for many people. That is why it can be helpful to enlist the help of an accountability buddy who has similar goals to you. Find a friend who you can trust to go the distance with you and help you stay motivated on your journey. You can participate in workouts together and hold one another accountable when out for meals.
