So What's Your New Year's Resolution?

Hi All

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, lots of turkey (a fantastic, lean source of protein!) and managed to relax a bit.

As we are all coming to terms with the fact that the party season is over, and there are a few long, dark months before the Spring Bank Holidays, now is the time that our thoughts turn to the age-old tradition of making New Year's Resolutions........

So, what will yours be? Perhaps you want to give up smoking, shift a little weight, live a healthier lifestyle, save more or take more holidays?

Whatever it is, we all find it easy to utter the words on January 1st, when we are tired, fed up of eating, drinking and partying, but how does one keep oneself motivated?

This is something I come across with my clients all the time: So many times they have joined gyms, started a regime of jogging, in fact tried all manner of things when that initial burst of motivation hits them to have a healthier lifestyle. But it is tough, and for most people the first month is the hardest. That's where I come in and why my clients' success rate is so much higher than those who try and do it alone. For my one to one clients, from me simply turning up on their doorstep three times a week, to pushing them harder than they would push themselves in a session, I have a number of techniques to 'keep you going'.

Perhaps the best way to succeed at anything is with the support of others who understand what you are going through. It's well known that people who join slimming clubs, or quit smoking groups are far more likely to succeed and to achieve their goals than those who try and 'go it alone'. Sound Fitness Team Training is the perfect platform to achieve your health, fitness and weight loss goals, in a supportive environment, which is also fun and enjoyable. For more information on team training, or to book a class, go to www.sound-fitness.co.uk and fill in the enquiry form, or call me.

Everyone's initial motivator is unique, but my top tip for those of you who are going to try and go it alone, is keep the end in sight. Want to get back in to your size 12 jeans? Hang them somewhere that you can see them and picture yourself in them every day. Want to be able to run for the phone without feeling and sounding like you are about to keel over when you get to it? Keep this in mind when out and about, make small changes like taking the stairs instead of the lift in the shopping mall.

We all have the power to make the changes and be what we want to be. Keep checking back to my blog for tip tips for staying motivated, and good luck!

Leon