Sunday, February 22, 2009

Getting In Shape In 2009

By Nate Rifkin

Here's 5 things successful goal-setters do that can help you finally get in shape this year:

1. Keep your goals to yourself.

You don't want other people who aren't as committed to their health to bring you down with their negative energy. If the wrong person finds out you want to lose a few inches from your waist or exercise every day, this could happen. Don't let it.

2.Figure out WHY you want to accomplish your goal.

Since you've made a resolution to get in shape, think of your reasons why. This is more important than you realize. You need to figure out what personally motivates you and gets your juices flowing. Do you want to look better in the mirror, have more energy? Attract someone new into your life? Whatever the reason is, you must know.

3. Keep this reason in mind when things get tough.

Whenever you start slacking off after a few weeks or you just don't feel like putting the effort in anymore, recall your reason for making this goal. Set your sights on that and you can find the power to keep moving forward.

4. Get around likeminded people.

It's important to be around others who will be just as active and healthy as you want to be. Friends who overeat and sit on the couch all day WILL drag you down.

5. If you screw up, don't worry about it.

If you don't exercise as consistently for a few days, relax. If you eat a few too many cheat meals, don't worry. Feeling bad won't do any good. Just keep moving forward and you'll be all the better for it.

Use these five secrets and you'll transform your body in 2009 for the better.

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