Many people decide to make a fitness New Year’s resolution. Whether it is to lose weight, tone, or gain muscle it can be done, but success comes with planning. Here are some ways to help stay motivated all throughout the year without fizzling out by the end of January.
1) Break your goal into achievable benchmarks.
Don’t expect to lose 20 pounds in one month. Set realistic short-term goals and an achievable long-term goal.
2) Schedule check-ins.
Plan one day per month where you weigh yourself, take a good look at your diet, look back at your total workout days from the previous month, and plan to adjust your diet or exercise routine if necessary for the following month.
3) Don’t let failure stop you.
No one is perfect. You diet and exercise routine will not be perfect every single day. Don’t dread the past and plan for the future with an organized diet and exercise routine. Plus it is ok to be human and have a little cheat every once in awhile.
4) Measure everything.
There are so many helpful apps out there now to help you reach your goals. These apps, like MyFitnessPal for example, allow you to log the exact amount that you eat so you can determine exactly how many calories you are consuming.

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