5 Biggest MISTAKES People Make With New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions

It’s that time of year again- the time when millions flock to the gym, go on a diet, or join a weight loss center; when everyone resolves to get healthier in the upcoming year. Less than 20% stick to their New Year’s resolutions, on average, and the biggest resolution failures are often fitness related.

“Many people set New Year’s goals to improve their health and fitness and begin new exercise programs. Yet after investing time and money, most fail to get any traction and achieve significant long term results,” explains Santa Rosa Strength and Conditioning owner, Joanna Sapir, a certified fitness and nutrition professional serving hundreds of Sonoma County residents. “That’s why I will be sharing a real blueprint for fitness success at the upcoming January 28th event, “Live A Larger Life 2015”, because awareness of the following common mistakes can prevent frustration, disappointment, and ultimately failure when starting a new fitness program.”

1. Setting an unattainable goal. We all want to jump directly to our ideal health and fitness level, but there are steps in between. Avoid setting the same high standard resolutions that you continue to unsuccessfully achieve year after year. This will only set you up for frustration, failure, and disappointment.

2. Starting an incomplete program. To be successful, a program must be complete. A complete program includes attention to nutrition, resistance training, and cardiovascular exercise – all leading to a “synergy” effect for maximum results.

3. No accountability. Success achievers know that accountability is essential to move from intention to results. Without support and regular “check-up from the neck up,” life’s distractions quickly take many off course. Use accountability to stay on track with goals to avoid plateaus or backsliding.

4. No professional guidance. Many begin a fitness program without defined goals or a plan to achieve them. To achieve significant, long term results, the guidance of an expert puts one on the right track.

5. Push too hard, too soon. We all come into January raring to go, full of energy and enthusiasm for our new goals and new year, but in reality our body needs to be given time to adjust to a new exercise program. When starting a new program we need to avoid pushing too hard in the beginning, which can causes soreness, stiffness, even pulled or torn muscles.

“Knowing common mistakes and pitfalls beforehand can prevent frustration, injury, and loss of motivation,” explains Sapir. “Taking steps to prevent them from occurring will guarantee a happier and more successful fitness program for a new you in 2015.”

For additional nutrition, fitness, and weight loss guidance, all Sonoma County residents are invited to attend the January 28th seminar, “Live A Larger Life In 2015!” This event is sponsored by five of Sonoma County’s leading health, fitness and nutrition experts and is designed to share their specific knowledge and proven health-enhancing action plans with Sonoma County residents, while raising money for LandPaths. A $5-$10 tax-deductible donation to LandPaths is the only cost to attend. Information on this event is available at www.sonomacountylargerlife2015.com