Welcome to 2015! This year we are going to focus on Balance and how important it is for you to achieve in your daily life. Balance comes in all different shapes and sizes, and when we talk about weight loss it’s so important to figure out how balance will work for you. We can’t live on an all or nothing system. We can’t survive on being perfect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. First of all, it takes a whole lot of work to be perfect and who wants to try and live up to being perfect everyday? One of the fun things about working hard to be healthy and feel good about yourself is when we can go out and enjoy it.
Weight Loss – Balance is about learning how to have fun, enjoy, and stay in control.
To have successful weight loss you need Balance in all areas of your life. The following are my favorite 5 resolutions to keep you healthy and your life in balance in 2015.
1) WEIGHT LOSS & FITNESS: While over 85% of Americans are overweight it’s no wonder it’s the number one resolution. But it’s also the number one resolution people stop doing before any other resolution. By Valentines Day, 75% of weight loss and fitness resolutions are already done and forgotten about. Don’t be that person this year. Make your weight loss and fitness a priority. A Healthy, Nutritious body and regular exercise has been associated with more health benefits than anything else known to man. Studies show that they reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, enhance mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, a healthy nutritious body and exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better. Start by having a plan. When you have a weight loss and fitness plan you are more likely to see it through.
2) ENJOY LIFE MORE & ENJOY YOUR FAMILY: Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it is no wonder that “enjoying life more” has become a popular resolution in recent years. It’s an important step to a happier and healthier you! Get out there with your family or friends and do something that makes you happy, something fun! It can’t be all about work all the time.
3) LEARN SOMETHING NEW: Have you vowed to make this year the year to learn something new? Perhaps you are considering a career change, want to learn a new language, or maybe even learn how to cook? 🙂 Whether you take a course or read a book, you’ll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year’s resolutions to keep. Most local colleges and universities offer distance and adult education programs. Find something that interests you and learn something new this year.
4) GET OUT OF DEBT: Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. It’s a promise that will repay itself many times over in the year ahead. There is no greater stress on the body and mind then being in debt. Take small steps and get out of it while you can. If you are not in debt then start saving. People who have a savings account feel 60% less stress than those who live paycheck to paycheck.
5) HELP OTHERS: This is my favorite. A popular, non-selfish New Year’s resolution, is volunteerism and it can take on many forms. Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library, mentoring a child, donating your time at the local hospital – there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help. Or if your time is really in short supply, maybe you can at least find it in you to donate the furniture, clothing and other household items that you no longer need.
If you can get your life in balance you will feel a much better sense of control. The above 5 resolutions give you that control in every area of your life from Health, Having fun, Education, Financial and the Giving of Yourself. The resolutions are not meant to accomplish overnight. They are meant to accomplish this year.
Make 2015 your year of balance, control
and one you want to remember and reflect on.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick
Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness
8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797
469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018
