New
Year, New You
Most of us make New Year’s
resolutions that relate to losing weight, eating healthier or exercising. These are great goals, but most of us unfortunately
do not keep those resolutions much past the month of February!
We recently contributed to an
article in the Suburban Life Magazine about how to keep those resolutions. Here were some of the tips…
- Make small, realistic goals. Instead of saying, “I’m going to lose 50 pounds.” Start by trying to exercising 2 times/week.
- Keep track. Keep a journal of your workouts and eating habits. If you know you have to record it, you’re more likely to do it!
- Wear a pedometer. Try to walk 10,000 steps per day. This may require you to take the stairs instead of the elevator, park at the edge of the lot, and take a break from your computer every 30 minutes for a short walk.
- Reward yourself. After a month of sticking to your goal, reward yourself with a new pair of shoes or a massage.
- Be realistic. Saying you are never going to eat out is unrealistic. Make a goal to only eat out 1-2 times/week instead.
- Plan ahead. Pack your lunch and snacks the night before. If you know where you are eating out, check the menu online before you go to help make a healthier choice.
To
see the full article, log on to www.mysuburbanlife.com/magazine/
This year we challenged you to take
the expert advice on nutrition and fitness from a combination of professionals
from TheraCORE and Jim Karas Personal Training in our New Year, New You
Challenge! We kicked off the event
Monday with 8 participants, all looking for some direction in leading healthier
lives. Between meeting with our registered dietician, learning proper body
mechanics and injury prevention tips from our doctors of physical therapy, and
working out with certified personal trainers, these participants are sure to
achieve some of their resolutions within the next eight weeks of the challenge. We are looking forward to seeing the results
and hope to see more of you participate next year! Remember…It’s never too late to become what you might have been!
-Amy Goebbert, DPT
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