The Journey to a Better Life

The New Year is the perfect time to begin your journey towards whatever you desire.

Do you ever dream of enjoying life more? Perhaps you’d like to shed some of those extra pounds so many of us gain over the Holidays. Do you want to have more energy to get more done or simply meet the demands already on your plate?

What is your vision? Take a moment or two and picture yourself having more fun. See yourself in whatever you perceive to be your ideal body. Maybe you’d like to have a slimmer waistline. Or more muscles and a firm, tighter stomach. Some of us simply want to fit in those really comfy jeans that are suddenly just a bit too hard to slip on.

Now that you have an idea of where you want to be - in terms of your health and physique, its time to set your course. What is your first logical step in the direction of where you want to be?

Make a plan and then get started. Take at least one positive step every day towards realizing that vision you have. For quicker results - take more action. You don’t have to change your body overnight. Just keep moving - doing whatever you can towards your ultimate goal every day. Hold onto your vision. Write down your long range goal and review it every morning. Give yourself a little pep talk every morning and then before you go to bed each night. Be thankful for the vision and the steps you take every day!

Set little targets for yourself to help your eventually reach the big goal. Convince yourself to eat healthy foods at every meal. You know what the bad stuff is. Gradually decrease the amount of those foods we all enjoy and yet know deep down are not really any good for us. Cook up a bunch of healthy foods over the weekend and freeze them for later in the week. Pass on that urge to stop in the fast food place for lunch. Instead, pack a few simple and healthy fruits and veggies to enjoy throughout the day.

Make time for exercise every day. Be selfish with your time. Delegate whatever you can or shuffle your workload in order to free up at least half an hour for your daily exercise time. Try something new! Do you enjoy or have a secret desire to try any sports? Pick up a cheap tennis racquet or grab a basketball and head off to the gym or nearest playground. If the weather outside is best suited for ice festivals or not to your liking - get some exercise right in the comfort of your home!

You wont need to spend a bunch of dough to pursue your ideal weight. Enjoy eating healthy foods that you prepare and cook yourself. Grab yourself a few inexpensive pieces of home fitness equipment.

Walking 30 minutes or more a day at a brisk pace is an excellent way to kick-start your journey to better health and fitness! You can look younger and feel younger. You can have more energy and a better outlook on life.

Hold on to your vision. Constantly remind yourself of your goal and take positive steps every day towards fulfilling your dream. Enjoy this New Year even more. Start your journey to getting in shape!