It’s no secret that New Year’s Resolution are difficult to stick to, especially ones involving personal fitness plans and healthier eating habits.
According to the University of Scranton Journal of Clinical Psychology, losing weight, staying fit, and eating healthy are among the top five New Year’s resolutions, with losing weight taking first place. Although nearly half — 45 percent — of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, a mere 8 percent are actually successful in achieving their goal. In addition, only 38 percent of those who make weight loss, fitness, or healthy eating related resolutions resolutions succeed in staying on track.
It’s easy to see why this is. Let’s face it, working out and eating health is difficult, and not only requires knowledge but discipline as well. Add to that the chaos of every day life, and the frustration of seeing no results (often caused by lack of knowledge), and many people simply stop trying. The best way to approach weight loss and fitness goals is to consider it a complete lifestyle change, not just a 6 month diet you’re doing in order to squeeze into that yellow polka dot bikini.
This is where working with personal fitness trainers can help you succeed and stay on track. By working with a personal trainer, many people find that it’s easier to adhere to their New Year’s resolution for the sheer fact that someone is holding them accountable. Also, if you’re paying for a service, you’re more likely to want to get your money’s worth.
However, keep in mind that personal fitness trainers, while professional and polite, are not your best friends. There may be times when you become frustrated with them because they are pushing you beyond your fitness comfort zone, however, it’s important to have faith in their professional opinion and knowledge. They would not ask you to do an exercise if they didn’t feel your body was capable of doing so safely.
Between working with a personal trainer and adopting healthier eating habits, you’ll be well on your way to being apart of the 8 percent who succeed in sticking to their New Year’s resolution.