Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start
anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself. Speaking of which,
have you taken that all important inventory of your body, yet?
Is this the year you’re going to make the change?
Wondering how to begin? Read on…
Most people begin a new year in earnest; dreaming of building
a shapely new body. However, by the end of January they are back
to their same old habits. This year make it easy on yourself;
simply commit yourself to building healthy body. The rest is easy:
you’ll need only to glean the proper education and time
management. Here, I’ve outlined five basic steps so you
can easily begin your commitment to a healthy, shapely new year:
Step One: Begin where you are. This sounds logical but it’s
true. All you really have is this moment; today. The past is behind
you, learn from it, then let it go. Aim to be grateful for where
you are right now, give thanks for who you are. You are unique
and special. In fact, take some time to list all of your greatest
gifts. Reflect on them and give thanks.
Step Two: Just as you must begin where you are, you must Love
your body as it is right now. Perhaps you don’t know this
yet, but your body is perfect, healthy and whole just as it is.
Even if it is not the image of what you define as perfection,
inside you is the potential for health, beauty and well being.
Give thanks for this beautiful machine! This beautiful body that
is yours has the potential to do great things. At this moment:
vow to take great care of this body and engage its natural ability
to be healthy.
Step Three: Do more with less. You don’t necessarily need
expensive equipment or gym memberships to take care of your body,
begin by getting yourself moving everyday and making some small
changes to your diet. Here are some simple ideas: decrease your
salt and sugar intake and take some long, leisurely walks. Embrace
how good it feels to treat your body well and put it in motion.
Form a habit of feeding your body better and get it moving. Soon
you will work these efforts into a regular exercise and a sound
nutrition program.
