A New You…well, that was the plan.
Written by Rio Simone, CPT, MFA |
As New Year’s Resolutions come and go…the road to NOWHERE is paved with good intentions. Keep these basics in mind to ensure success on your path to better health.
Planning – Without a good map, how do you find your way? GPS doesn’t apply. Seek expert advice if you don’t know the road. Have a compelling reason: “I want to reduce my risks for diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and other health problems so I can enjoy my life.” Set realistic goals for lifestyle changes – Fad diets are fads – they don’t last and are NOT safe; you gain back more weight than when you started. You must have a plan beyond the first month.
Nutrition – Dieting can lead to eating disorders and diet pills have side effects. This is not solid nutrition; your metabolism gets distorted. Skipping meals is sabotage; worse than eating too much! Depriving your body of essential nutrients causes your body to go into starvation mode – it wants to hang onto everything you put into it. Don’t know the fundamentals of nutrition? Get books on the subject, take a class, or seek out a certified health professional, trained and experienced in health and nutrition.
Fitness – You have to move! Variety is the spice of life; choose something suited to your level. Proper technique and form avoids injury. REST days are a MUST. Overtraining leads to weakened immunity and greater risk for injury—mind and body.
This year, make a resolution, and plan, for life!
References:
1.Boot Camp Nutrition: N-1. Cloud9Fitness, LLC., St. Louis 2007
2.Get The Edge. Anthony Robbins. Robbins Research International, Inc., San Diego 2001
3.Optimum Performance Training for the Health & Fitness Professional. National Academy of Sports Medicine, Agoura, CA., 2004
4. www.news-journal.com/charm/content/charm/stories/042407weight.html
For more info, contact Rio Simone Life Design at (775) 338-7871, specializing in Health & Fitness Programs.
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