Health and fitness goals are often set as New Year’s resolutions. How can you develop achievable goals and improve your health and fitness in 2020? Let’s take a look.
Write Down SMART Goals
First of all, writing down your goals will boost motivation and increase your focus. Having your goals on paper, in a place where you can easily see them, will offer a consistent reminder of the commitment you’re making to your health and wellbeing.
The key to developing goals is to create SMART goals — specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound. For example, your goal could be: I will do 30 minutes of cardio three times per week or I will eat three servings of veggies each day.
SMART goals provide clear direction, which can help you achieve better results and stay focused in 2020.
Be Mindful of Your Diet
It sounds cliche, but you are what you eat. Your diet has a major impact on your energy levels, weight management, ability to fight illness and more!
Work to incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains into your diet. Protein found in meat, fish, tofu, eggs and nuts is important if you’re hitting the gym or active on a day-to-day basis.
Yes, you can still eat a burger and fries when you go out and enjoy a bowl of ice-cream while binge-watching Netflix. The key is to focus on a healthy, well-balanced diet throughout the year and treat yourself occasionally as a reward. You’ll be amazed by the results!
Find an Accountability Buddy
What’s an accountability buddy? This is a family member, friend, colleague or coach who will hold you accountable for working towards your health and fitness goals in 2020. Basically, find someone who will check in on your progress and encourage you to keep going!
Think Long Term
Remember, reaching your health and fitness goals won’t happen overnight. It’s a long-term process consisting of tiny steps along the way. Focus on achieving your goals on a daily or weekly basis throughout 2020 and you’ll get there.
Happy New Year and best of luck in 2020!
