Achieving Resolutions: Setting Small Goals

2012 APF member of the Year LouAnn getting her first  Toe-To-Bar, even after a long layoff you can always improve and get better.

Starting the new year I've heard a lot of the same, where everyone has lost a step since the break. It's ok though, because by initiating a solid diet and consistency in fitness, it does not take long for you to get back into the groove. By starting this now, in 3 weeks all those Christmas cookies and eggnog will be a far distant memory. One thing that is key to success is preparedness. Starting this week I will be preparing my meals for the entire week. That way you don't have to make an irrational decision when you are hurried and and hungry and decide to devour that non-nutritional meal!! If you make all your food on Sunday night, you and your family can enjoy some family time and learn how to make some nutrient-rich meals that will be ready for you during the week.

Other major aspects of being prepared is proper rest and hydration. I tell people all the time, your urine should be clear by the time you come to workout. That shows that you drank enough water and are hydrated. If there is any color in your urine you are probably not hydrated (or have been taking vitamins or supplements) and need to drink a little bit more water. Your body is machine, it's always working. See even when you sleep it is using that water in your body. So when you wake up in the morning, you are dehydrated. Every morning I like to consume as much water as possible before I eat breakfast and consume any form of caffeine. The other aspect, rest, is one I wish I could get more of. The ideal amount of rest is 8 hours a night. Most of us with busy lives rarely get that luxury so the best we can do is have our bodies adapt with what we are given. As long as you still maintain a consistent diet and WODdage, your overall health will still improve.

With all that being said, for all you early risers I will be offering: 530AM CLASS!! Starting tomorrow morning January 7. I will be having these classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for now. If the class picks up I will ad Tuesday and Thursday. Contact me if you are interested in this class.