He who breaks a resolution is a weakling; he who makes one is a fool."

--F.M. Knowles--
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First, I would like to say happy new year folks. I hope you get all that you are after in 2008 and beyond.

I'm going to begin '08, by getting something off my chest. Ughhhh.....I've heard so many "so-called" fitness gurus and MDs on every news program in the past few days, as well as received far too many emails from the aforementioned in regards to new years resolutions and fitness advice.


However, that quote from F.M. Knowles, mentioned above, is the best advice yet.I'll be the one to tell you, resolutions suck, and set you up for failure. It's only January 3rd, and statistics show, most people have already given up on their resolutions, and quite possible, so have you.



Honestly, I'm glad you did. Resolutions are too unspecific. For example, you may say you are going to start working out this year. You go and join a gym, hire a personal trainer, or even start running at your local park.


However, just deciding to begin exercising is not enough, in spite of what the morning show health & fitness "gurus" may claim.


By the way, those morning show "so-called" gurus, for the most part, are only giving out "generic" advice. They don't know you, playa, and have no clue about your current fitness level, pre-existing health conditions, family health history, or personal goals.......Whoa.....stop for a second.


There's the word we are looking for....GOALS. Screw resolutions. Set goals instead. Resolutions tend to be too absolute and rigid Resolutions usually don't work. Goals do.

Think about a few of the things you want to accomplish with your health. Write those goals down, and focus on one of those goals. Once you attain it, move on to the next goal.


For example, instead of making a resolution to start eating better, set a goal to start eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next week, no matter. Once you begin this new habit, start each meal with lean protein, and cover half of your plate with fresh veggies.


Better yet, set a goal to drink more water, at least one cup (8oz.) every other hour, daily.


It does not have to be all or nothing. Most wars are won via a collection of small victories. The war against an unhealthy lifestyle shouldn't be any different.


Once you set attainable goals for yourself, you definitely need a supporting team of those who share your goals and interest. Keep in mind, no matter how great a player is, it's his or her team that helps him or her win. This even includes players in individual sports such as the UFC or tennis. The champions of those sports have a team of coaches, trainers, and training partners.

You still have time to get together with your new team of supporters, ditch those resolutions, and begin achieving your goals.


The question is, "are your ready" to ditch those useless resolutions, and begin to create new habits via your attainable goals?

Yours in health,

Sincere "The People's Trainer" Hogan
http://www.joshoneinnercircle.com
http://www.fourminutefatloss.com


p.s. If you know someone who could use this info, please forward it to them! After all, you have to look out for your "teammates."