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Are you planning to get in shape in the New Year?
on Tuesday, December 29, 2009in Exercises
There are only three more sleeps until January 1st and we all know what that means right? The party’s over and the diet starts!For most of us January is the time we plan to get really serious about improving our health, losing weight and getting in the best shape of our lives. Gym membership sales skyrocket, diet books fly off the shelves of bookstores and the word carbohydrate takes a serious bashing. If you are one of the many that made a New Years resolution to shed some fat in 2010, I’ve got some tips to make things just a little easier and less painful for you.
Set realistic goals
Set yourself up for success with a less is more approach. Instead of demanding a ten pound a week decrease on the scale, aim for a modest loss of half to one and a half pounds per week. This is a far more realistic goal and will make it easier (and less torturous) to stay on track. Study after study has shown that when people lose weight at a slow and steady pace they are far more likely to keep it off, not to mention keep their sanity as well.
Write it down
Be as detailed as possible when you set your goals. Take some time to devise a plan of attack that includes a descriptive food log and specific workout routines. You will be far more successful if you follow a designated plan that includes a menu, a schedule, an exercise program and a support system. Write it down, send yourself an email or program it into the new iPhone Santa gave you for Christmas, just keep your goals accessible and detailed.
Create a support system
Losing weight and embarking on a workout program can be a daunting and difficult task. If it weren’t we would all have the bodies of Greek Gods and Playboy centerfolds. Having a support system, whether it’s a friend, a spouse online support group, or chatting in the Workoutbox forums can prove to be an invaluable asset to your plan.
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About Shauna 
Shauna is a personal trainer, nutrition consultant and health and fitness writer for Workoutbox.com. She is also the creator of the "Soccer Mom weight loss program". Related posts
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2 responses to “Are you planning to get in shape in the New Year?”
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Like how many times a week should I work out and what type of diet shout I eat? I don’t want to gain any muscle because I have enough of it already, I just want to lose fat! Though Im not fat, I weigh like 118 pounds and 5 feet 9 inches tall, so will it be harder to lose weight? I really want to get to 108, or something around there! Thanks!
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ShaunaEdwards April 4th, 2010 at 11:06
If you are 5’9 and weigh 118 pounds you absolutely do not need to lose any fat whatsoever. If you are unhappy with your physique I would strongly recommend you continue to eat a well balanced diet ensuring you provide your body with essential nutrients and do some resistance training. You most definitely do not need to lose any weight.
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Andrew March 23rd, 2010 at 12:17