2016 RESTART!

WRITER: DR. JEFFERY GLOVER

January begins a new year, a fresh start, a chance to hit the restart button. What resolution do we all make every year? What resolution do we all break after a week or two? That’s right we all want to lose weight and be in better shape. If this is what we all want, then why do we perpetually fail?

Many of us want to give the illusion of trying and then finding an excuse why we can’t keep the commitment. We somehow trick ourselves into thinking having a gym membership is the same as actually going to the gym. We rationalize, play games, and bargain with ourselves to not exercise or work out. Here are some tips to stay accountable.

Have a workout partner/buddy. Many times, you will skip a workout if it’s just yourself but if you know you are letting a friend down by not showing up, you find a way to make it. Many times, we care more about others than ourselves.