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It\u2019s that time of year again.\u00a0\u00a0Gyms get crowded with memories of past failures and broken resolutions.\u00a0\u00a0About 80% of New Year\u2019s resolutions fail by February, only a month into the New Year.\u00a0\u00a0Every year \u201cgetting back into shape,\u201d is the number one New Year\u2019s resolution\u2026 and every year it is the number one failed resolution.\u00a0\u00a0Dreams of taking your shirt off at the beach, or feeling confident enough to go bathing suit shopping for the summer, quickly melt away with the last snowfall.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWell, there is always next year,\u201d is a theme that many embrace, and unfortunately that also comes along with the looming feeling of failure.\u00a0\u00a0The problem doesn\u2019t stem from a lack of effort by the individual, it comes from a fundamental problem that runs deep in the fitness world. My goal is to not let you become just another statistic of New Year\u2019s resolutions gone badly.\u00a0\u00a0Here are 12 ways (one for each month of the New Year) to set you up for success in 2019, and finally give you the opportunity to achieve the results that you deserve!<\/p>\n

1. Take Your Time<\/strong><\/p>\n

As clich\u00e9 as it sounds, fitness is a journey and not a destination.\u00a0\u00a0Most people fail when they don\u2019t see immediate results, so they give up to soon.\u00a0\u00a0It takes time to make changes in your body.\u00a0\u00a0Trust the process, enjoy the journey, and the results will come.<\/p>\n

2. Don\u2019t Give Into Gimmicks<\/strong><\/p>\n

This time of the year, you will be flooded with advertisements for detox teas, diets that take off inches in just a week, and exercise programs that will get you shredded in just 10 minutes a day.\u00a0\u00a0This time of the year, the old saying that if it\u2019s too good to be true, it probably is, holds a lot of merits.\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t let a well-marketed \u201csolution\u201d lead you down a path to failure.<\/p>\n

3. Hire A Professional Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n

A professional fitness coach will be your guide, your mentor, and your biggest supporter to help you get through the failures that have stopped you in the past.\u00a0\u00a0There are a lot of great coaches who have dedicated their lives to helping people, and you deserve to have one in your corner.\u00a0\u00a0How do you pick out the right coach?\u00a0\u00a0Unfortunately, there is no standard in the fitness industry, so my best advice would be to do your homework.\u00a0\u00a0Read reviews, talk to his\/her clients, but most importantly interview the coach.\u00a0\u00a0You need to feel comfortable, and trust your coach in order to fully buy into their philosophy.<\/p>\n

4. Stay Positive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fitness is supposed to be fun, but there will be times that you will ultimately feel discouraged.\u00a0\u00a0Don\u2019t let those times of discouragement derail you from your goals.\u00a0\u00a0This happens to everyone at some point in their journey, but the people who succeed understand that it is just a part of the process. It isn\u2019t always going to be easy, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n

5. Get 1% Better Every Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are going to be plenty of days where you feel like you just don\u2019t have \u201cit.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0The act of just showing up and doing something will be far superior to doing nothing at all.\u00a0\u00a0The process of getting real results is never an overnight success.\u00a0\u00a0If you strive to get just 1% better every day, you will continually make positive changes to move towards your goals.<\/p>\n

6. Fall Off the Wagon, But Don\u2019t Let it Run You Over<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are going to screw up.\u00a0\u00a0You are going to eat something that you know you shouldn\u2019t have. You are going to drink one too many adult beverages that will throw you off course.\u00a0\u00a0But THAT IS OKAY!\u00a0\u00a0Not if, but when that happens, don\u2019t harp on it.\u00a0\u00a0Pick yourself up, brush yourself off, and hop right back on the wagon.\u00a0\u00a0You are just one good decision to getting back on track, but all too often we let a bad decision determine the outcome.<\/p>\n

7. Don\u2019t Be a Loner<\/strong><\/p>\n

First and foremost, working out with a friend is just more fun!\u00a0\u00a0When you are having fun, you have a much higher chance to succeed.\u00a0\u00a0However, that is not the only reason why working out with a friend is more productive. Lack of accountability is one of the top reasons why people fail to achieve their goals.\u00a0\u00a0When you have someone that will hold you accountable, it is a lot harder to skip out on your workout.\u00a0\u00a0It also flows in the opposite direction.\u00a0\u00a0When you commit to having a gym buddy, you take on the responsibility of making sure that they don\u2019t fail as well.<\/p>\n

8. Set Attainable Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who wouldn\u2019t love to be on the cover of a swimsuit magazine?\u00a0\u00a0However, for most of us, hitting the gym seven days a week, eating a strict diet planned by a nutritionist, and walking around at 5% body fat is just not realistic.\u00a0\u00a0All too often, we set goals that we know we can\u2019t reach, but it makes us feel good to say that we want them.\u00a0\u00a0Your success is like a snowball, start with losing one pound, and gain momentum from there.<\/p>\n

9. Track Your Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just guessing, then you\u2019re not assessing.\u00a0\u00a0Tracking your food can be a tedious task, but people who track their food have an 80% higher success rate than those who don\u2019t track.\u00a0\u00a0When you know exactly what you\u2019re putting in your body, you know where you need to make some changes.\u00a0\u00a0There are plenty of free apps you can download right on your phone, to help you do this.<\/p>\n

10. Starvin Marvin was not Sexy<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you eat too much, you will get fat.\u00a0\u00a0However, the opposite is also true.\u00a0\u00a0When you undereat and starve yourself, your body will slow itself down to match the lack of energy input.\u00a0\u00a0Hence, your metabolism will slow down and your weight loss will suffer. Keep a fire lit in your metabolism but getting the right amount of nutrients that your body needs.\u00a0\u00a0You\u2019re not a bird, so don\u2019t eat like one!<\/p>\n

11. Why So Serious?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The misconception that in order to get in shape, you need to spend your entire life in the gym, couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.\u00a0\u00a0Fitness isn\u2019t about spending hours in the gym, it should be focused on achieving a higher quality of life.\u00a0\u00a0Fitness is supposed to be fun, so do the things that you enjoy.\u00a0\u00a0Get outside and play with your kids, or go for a walk with your spouse.\u00a0\u00a0Fitness doesn\u2019t have to be so serious, have some fun with it!<\/p>\n

12. Throw a Few Back<\/strong><\/p>\n

Life is way too short to deny yourself the things that you enjoy.\u00a0\u00a0It is okay to indulge a little because you are just one good decision away from getting back on track.\u00a0\u00a0Where a lot of people go wrong is they deny themselves the things that they enjoy, which sets them up for failure in the future.\u00a0\u00a0It is the old adage of the forbidden fruit.\u00a0\u00a0If you can\u2019t have it, you want it even more. The point of living a healthy lifestyle is to enjoy the things that you want to when you want to.\u00a0\u00a0You can afford to do this when you make good decisions a majority of the time.\u00a0\u00a0Give yourself a mental break, and go have a few drinks with your friends.<\/p>\n

If you follow these 12 tips, you will be on track to get back into shape in 2019.\u00a0\u00a0If I can leave you with one last thing, it would be to enjoy the process.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s not going to be easy, but when you look back a year from now you will love how far you have come.\u00a0\u00a0If there is anything I can ever help you with, please feel free to email me at\u00a0mike@ngtcrandolph.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Have a healthy and happy 2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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