A new start – but it’s important to keep it going
Twenty eleven is here ... a new year ... a new start ... time to implement the resolutions we have made.
According to research, fitness and taming the bulge take the number two and three spot amongst the top ten resolutions in the world.
It’s easy to make resolutions, the challenge is to stick to them and achieve them. Through this article let’s learn some tricks to stick to our weight loss resolution, tame the bulge and get fit this year.
It is most important to practice fitness activities each day. It takes between thirty to sixty minutes of fitness activity daily to achieve weight loss results. As mentioned in my previous articles the activity could be anything from brisk walking, running, swimming, playing a sport or even dance on a popular song. Even breaking the activity in fifteen minute intervals may do the trick as long it is practised each day.
Setting achievable goals is an ideal start. It is important to take baby steps, set goals which are small and realistic. Setting goals which are big often causes dissatisfaction and leads to dropping the ball. A goal of around half a kilo each week is realistic however you can push the boundary to a kilo too.
Keep facts in your face; keep a track of what you eat. It is ideal to keep a note of your food intake; this will help you easily identify what’s not needed in your diet.
It is ideal to re-visit some of the tried and tested techniques, 5+ a day is a good start. A brisk walk during breaks for at least fifteen minutes, ideally at lunch time could be added to our routine.
Zumba, Power Yoga to Bolly-robics, there are multiple options available just around the corner to support your resolution. Find an activity that suits you or even better if you join with like minded friends and create your own fun physical activity group.
What you eat is an important part that contributes in your aim to achieve weight loss and planning your intake starts at the time of buying, learn to read labels. Join a group that trains in label reading, for more information visit my website.
It is easy to identify barriers that can derail your plans and a bad day should not act as a deterrent to you plans.
Think and act positive, it is better to say, I will do this rather than I won’t or I can’t. Find a mentor who can support and motivate you with your plan. There is professional help available of course at a cost, but as they say...all good things come for a price. These one-off cost are a great investment that can prevent us from the stress that complements obesity.
This article is a general guideline ONLY. Please see a health professional for individual conditions and needs.
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Varsha Asrani is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian. For personal consultations she can be contacted on 0210524353. For any questions, suggestions or views please email her on info@varshaasrani.com.
Twenty eleven is here ... a new year ... a new start ... time to implement the resolutions we have made. According to research, fitness and taming the bulge take the number two and three spot amongst the top ten resolutions in the world.
It’s easy to make resolutions, the challenge is to stick...
Twenty eleven is here ... a new year ... a new start ... time to implement the resolutions we have made.
According to research, fitness and taming the bulge take the number two and three spot amongst the top ten resolutions in the world.
It’s easy to make resolutions, the challenge is to stick to them and achieve them. Through this article let’s learn some tricks to stick to our weight loss resolution, tame the bulge and get fit this year.
It is most important to practice fitness activities each day. It takes between thirty to sixty minutes of fitness activity daily to achieve weight loss results. As mentioned in my previous articles the activity could be anything from brisk walking, running, swimming, playing a sport or even dance on a popular song. Even breaking the activity in fifteen minute intervals may do the trick as long it is practised each day.
Setting achievable goals is an ideal start. It is important to take baby steps, set goals which are small and realistic. Setting goals which are big often causes dissatisfaction and leads to dropping the ball. A goal of around half a kilo each week is realistic however you can push the boundary to a kilo too.
Keep facts in your face; keep a track of what you eat. It is ideal to keep a note of your food intake; this will help you easily identify what’s not needed in your diet.
It is ideal to re-visit some of the tried and tested techniques, 5+ a day is a good start. A brisk walk during breaks for at least fifteen minutes, ideally at lunch time could be added to our routine.
Zumba, Power Yoga to Bolly-robics, there are multiple options available just around the corner to support your resolution. Find an activity that suits you or even better if you join with like minded friends and create your own fun physical activity group.
What you eat is an important part that contributes in your aim to achieve weight loss and planning your intake starts at the time of buying, learn to read labels. Join a group that trains in label reading, for more information visit my website.
It is easy to identify barriers that can derail your plans and a bad day should not act as a deterrent to you plans.
Think and act positive, it is better to say, I will do this rather than I won’t or I can’t. Find a mentor who can support and motivate you with your plan. There is professional help available of course at a cost, but as they say...all good things come for a price. These one-off cost are a great investment that can prevent us from the stress that complements obesity.
This article is a general guideline ONLY. Please see a health professional for individual conditions and needs.
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Varsha Asrani is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian. For personal consultations she can be contacted on 0210524353. For any questions, suggestions or views please email her on info@varshaasrani.com.
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