Make a fresh start when necessary

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Some people are so discouraged from failed goals from the past that they don’t even attempt to make resolutions in January. Developing a healthy lifestyle is a goal worth making permanent. The most important habit is not quitting, but starting again whenever necessary. If you ate too many sweets at holiday parties, start again planning healthy snacks. The present is always a great time to start a new exercise program. If you find yourself feeling sluggish in June, try making a mid-year resolution! If you need motivation and direction for healthy exercise, you can always call and make an appointment with your physical therapist. When you find yourself suffering the consequences of poor lifestyle choices, resolve to start again.

Stay Active During Holiday Activities

Have you made plans for the holidays? Most people do travel planning and meal planning, but what about fitness planning? Holiday exercise sessions are not on most people’s holiday agendas. After all, holidays are for rest, relaxation, and fun! Right?

Well, exercise can be fun, and has been proven to help you feel better and rest better. Why skip it over the holidays? Schedule some holiday exercise sessions for fun and relaxation. What about ice skating or Christmas caroling around your neighborhood? If you can’t handle the outdoor temperatures or activities, don’t forget that walking done indoors at a shopping mall counts as exercise, but stopping to browse in the stores doesn’t! Don’t look for parking places near the store entrance. Park out in the lot and walk. You may get in the store faster than searching for a close parking space anyway. Plan fun-filled holiday activities, especially ones that keep you moving.