Every January I find myself inspired by how many people are at my gym tackling their fitness and weight-loss resolutions head-on! Unfortunately, by mid-February many of these people have fallen off the wagon and given up on their weight-loss goals. So, I found myself wondering,“How can I keep myself on track?” I found that these techniques helped to reboot my New Years Resolutions and helped me to re-commit to my 2015 health goals!

1.Make your goals realistic. Many eager “resolutionaries” aim high and set their fitness goals at an unachievable level. This is one of the main reasons people give up on their resolutions: they just aren’t realistic. Instead of failing to reach your goal and giving up completely, use this opportunity to tweak your goal to make it more realistic. For example, maybe your resolution was to go to the gym every day. Modify these unrealistic resolutions—commit to exercising at least 3 times a week to start with. When you set yourself up for success, the positive reinforcement when you do succeed will motivate you to achieve even further!

2.Exercise in the morning. When you start your day with exercise, you are setting the tone for the rest of the day to be healthy. Not only will you be more energized throughout the day, but studies have also shown that people who work out in the mornings are more likely to stick to their exercise habits.

3.Get re-motivated with a weight-loss program. Some people might find themselves feeling discouraged if they have been exercising and eating right but just aren’t seeing the results they want. If this is the case, a weight-loss program tailored to help you maximize your results might be the thing that you’re missing. Planet Beach has a number of weight-loss programs that allow you to combine a healthy diet and exercise with an affordable product & service regime so that you can blast calories, reduce cellulite, and tighten/tone your skin in a luxury spa environment.

4.Find a resolution buddy. Recruit a health-conscious friend, or a friend with similar health goals, to hold you accountable and keep you motivated to eat well and work out, even when it’s unappealing. People are more likely to succeed when they have someone to hold them accountable. This is also a great way to multi-task during your day—you get to work out and catch up with a friend at the same time!

5.Think outside the box. Don’t give up on your goals just because they’re difficult. If you hate the gym, find another way to work out—run outside or sign up for a fun kickboxing, cycling, or Zumba class! If you always choose pasta over vegetables, use a vegetable spiralizer to make zucchini/squash/carrot pasta! If you want to exercise but don’t have much extra time to devote to it, try a jump-roping or interval training workout—these have been proven to burn more calories in less time than a traditional cardio workout.

6.Re-focus with sleep and meditation. Weight-loss goals are mostly physical work, but they also require mental resolve. A sleepy brain is a lazy brain, and it can be really difficult to have the motivation and willpower to eat well and exercise properly if you are unfocused and overworked mentally. Make the time to get your mind in tune with your goals with meditation and sleep, and ultimately you will find it easier to make these changes in your life. Still finding it difficult to unwind at the end of the day? Try a guided meditation session combined with a relaxing massage at Planet Beach to soothe and re-focus your mind. The benefits from this will overlap as you improve both your mental and physical health!

So, what do you think? Are you ready to REBOOT YOUR RESOLUTION? Lets get started NOW!