Resolution Tips and a New Year's Wish

New Year's resolutions date back to ancient Rome and the mythical King Janus, from whose name January derives. Janus became a symbol for resolutions because he had two faces and could look simultaneously back on the past and look forward to the future.

Here are some pointers to help attain your fitness resolution goals:

• Set attainable goals and have realistic expectations. 
• Find just the right balance between too much exercise and too little, i.e. where you get the benefits of exercise without overdoing or burning yourself out.
• Make a resolution along with a friend or spouse. Research shows that having someone you're accountable to can almost triple your effectiveness.
• One study showed that motivation to be physically active was higher when sports - instead of just exercise - were involved.  
• Having a goal in mind also helps - eg. register for a 5 km run then train to achieve it.
• Get the resources you need whether it's a day planner, group classes, online fitness tracker or a personal trainer to keep you in line.
• Establish a routine that you enjoy and stick to it.
  

Here's a link to a beautiful New Year's Wish, enjoy!

There's a new recipe for Roasted Salmon with Potatoes, Peas and Parsnips on our website here.

Happy New Year!

Pamela

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