My New Year's Resolution

My New Year's Resolution

Aren’t you tired of the year end commercials advertising for weight loss products?
We see them every year, starting on Thankgiving Day and running for the 1st month of the new year. Why is that people will make a resolution to lose weight and get in shape, and then give up so easily on their new goal?

I believe it really boils down to one word “discipline.” They just don’t give it long enough to work!

We just don’t schedule the daily exercise into our lives. We want the results, but we just don’t have the will power to see the job through to completion.

I have a challenge that will help. Get on a program that starts at the very beginning of your day. It doesn’t matter what time you have to start, or what time you have to be at work. For example, if your goal is 30 minutes of exercise, and you need 15 minutes for breakfast, and you need 15 minutes for a shower, etc, then you must start all of this at 6:30 am, if you need to leave for work by 8:00 am. The extra time is a buffer in case you underestimated the time.

The really cool thing about doing this everyday is that it will become “burned in” to your daily routine. When those “feel good about yourself” chemicals kick in each morning, you will be amazed how much more productive your day will be as a result.

The challenge is this: Schedule your exercise routine for a minimum of 21 straight days…yep, 3 straight weeks without missing a single day….You will be amazed at the results, and also at the ease of getting it done from then on. Self-discipline is the same for all of us. It must become a PRIORITY in our lives if it is going to happen. Your health and fitness should be near the top of your list.

For 2008, don’t just give lip service to your resolution….do it for 21 straight days. It will very likely become a habit for life.

I personally exercise every day, 7 days a week, for over 1.5 hours typically. It’s addictive, and it keeps all my health vitals in balance. Make it Happen! Make it a Priority!

Happy New Year!

Ron Melin
http://www.RonMelin.com
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