It is almost February and I can bet most of you didn't follow through with some (if not all) of the fitness goals you made for yourself at the New Year.  Why is that?  ​If you told yourself you were going to work out at least 3x a week and somehow didn't get it in, then maybe its not the lack of motivation that is your problem but rather consistency.  

​Want to workout more? Than you need to make it a habit.  And habits are made by doing something every day; not this 2-3x a week mentality.  ​Please don't go into why you can't do something every day, or how you are so busy and you don't even know what I do in a day talk!  Guess what...

WE ARE ALL BUSY!  

​I don't mean to be rude, but rather, I'm hoping to jar you out of these thoughts that you continue to tell yourself to make excuses.  

​I can guess that you probably have sat around for 5 minutes looking at Facebook to pass the time.  So if you have 5 minutes to do something that usually is going to make you feel like crap,  than you have 5 minutes to also do something that is going to make you feel great and will provide you with enough time to create a habit of movement/exercise in your day.  Stop looking at it like you have to do a 1 hour workout to make it worth it.  

​YOU DON'T!

​Why not instead, work on working out 5 min every single day until it becomes a habit.  If you decide after those 5 minutes you might as well keep going, then go for it!  If you feel like crap or have a lot on your plate for that day, then move on to the next thing and be happy that you got 5 minutes in.

​I want to encourage you to make exercise/movement a habit.  This month concentrate on your consistency!  Get 5 minutes in, each and every day, and let me know how you did below.

​I also have a monthly calendar which provides you with daily workout videos, walks, quick movement exercises, or healthy nutrition habits to try and a group where we hold each other accountable.  Let me know if you would like to join us!

What is the #1 thing you can start doing today to help you live a healthier life?

​Drink 1/2 your weight in ounces every single day!!

​I'm sure you have heard it so often, but this truly is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

​It will help you to:

• ​feel more energy
• eat less
  
• feel younger
  
• look younger
  
• flush toxins out of your body
  
• have less aches and pains
  

​If you are looking to look and feel your best this year than take a moment and drink some water.  

​There are a couple of things you can do to help you get the recommended amount of water in, in a day.

• Drink 8oz of water before you get out of bed
• ​Drink a glass before each meal you eat
• ​Always have some sort of water container with you at all times
• ​When you feel the need to snack, start with some water (it may be your thirsty rather than hungry)
• ​Try drinking with a straw
• ​Try different flavored waters
• whatever your drink of choice (say coffee or wine); you must drink a glass of water before you can enjoy your second cup or glass.  It may keep you from consuming more calories
  

​​Have you increased your water intake recently?  If so, I would love to hear how it has affected you in the comments below.  If you are still struggling to get enough water in, feel free to join up for our monthly calendar as this month we are concentrating on drinking more water and getting our nutrients in. 

I know things can get tough during the Holidays.  There are so many fun things to do, so many opportunities to indulge on delicious treats, so many family members to visit, and so much shopping that needs to be done.  Who has time to workout?

​YOU DO!  You must, for your own SANITY!!!!

​​I'm not asking you to kick it into high gear this holiday season.  What I'm asking you to do is stay consistent, take time for yourself so that you can give 110% to those around you.  

​I have always used this as a guideline

• Workout 2-3x a week to maintain your current status
• Workout 4-5x a week to lose weight

​So, all you have to do this month is commit to working out 2-3x each week.  Continue to make mostly healthy choices in your nutrition and you will be able to start off the New Year not feeling like you have to make all kinds of changes.  

​We here at Form Fit don't believe in Fad Diets and quick fixes.  My goal is to help lead you on the healthiest (and happiest) path to wellness.  Slowly working to create your best self, while enjoying each and every mile stone along the way.

​Much health and happiness to you this Holiday Season!  and don't forget to keep moving!!!

If you are looking for a way to track your fitness/health habits here is one that I created for my clients which goes over everything I encourage them to address for a healthier lifestyle. 
We cover:

• gratitude
  
• food intake
  
• how you feel that day
  
• exercise routine
  
• stretch or foam rolling 
  
• water intake
  
• amount of sleep
  
• how they are doing with their goals

​If you are interested in receiving a pdf of this planner, please email me Subject line: PDF healthy planner and I will email it to you.

The past 2 years I have not made a resolution for the New Year, but decided to jump on board with the One Word theme this year.  I have chosen Experience as my word!  I am ready to live a more fulfilling life with less things and more experiences.  I want to live more fully with my children, be more present with family and friends, and experience all that life has to offer.  In a business sense, I want to gain more experience in my profession and take time to learn as much as I can over the next year. 

​I am excited for 2017 and look forward to sharing my experiences with you!  Have you chosen a word for the year?  If so, let me know in the comments below.