The first real fitness day of the year

While gyms and fitness centers love this time of the year, because they can expect people to run into their facilities in droves this first week, but they end up signed up for 12 months or more for something that will phase out in the next 3 weeks.

But the real question is how can we make sure this fitness thing does not get old. I thought about it over the past few days and I came up with a few ideas.

1. Set fitness goals, not just weight loss goals because getting your body into shape will transfer into fewer pounds on the scale.

2. Get involved an activity that is exciting to you. Or if you are like me and want to dance (ballet, modern), then set goals that will get you in better shape before you get involved in that activity.

3. Focus on the foods that you need to eat more of when you get started, instead of focusing on all of the foods that you are not supposed to eat. For instance, we all know that we are supposed to get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday, but most American's don't even get 3. So instead of spending the first few weeks being frustrated and feeling deprived of food, focus on getting your 5 fruits and veggies everyday for the first week or two and then go from there.