Top 10 Keys to a Successful New Years Resolution for Weight Loss and Fitness

Many of us make resolution on New Years Eve, sometimes at the last moment, a minute before midnight. One of the most popular resolution is “I am going to get in shape by losing weight” or “I am going to exercise everyday”. It is not wrong to make a New Year resolution, but the most important thing is that you must stick to it, because a majority of people break these resolutions after a few weeks or few months.

To make your New Year resolution a successful one, just go through the ten tips given below.

1. Aerobic exercises:

If you want to lose body fat, then exercising is a must. Aerobic exercises are walking, jogging, running, cycling, swimming, dancing, treadmill etc. you have to do 30-60 minutes of aerobic exercises on a daily basis, that too preferably in the morning, and its not enough if you do it just twice a week.

Aerobic exercises in the morning jump starts your metabolism and this helps your body burn calories through out the day. It also increases your energy level and keeps you active the whole day. Morning exercise controls your appetite, making you feel less hungry, and eat less food, thereby preventing weight gain.

2. Strength training exercises:

Along with aerobic exercises you should also do strength training exercises three days a week. Strength training exercises increase and tone up your muscles. These muscle mass burn the excess fats and calories of your body, for their maintenance, even when you are sleeping.

3. Don’t skip your breakfast:

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When you skip breakfast, your metabolism level is slow and your body will have the capacity to burn less calories, even if you feed yourself later.

4. Avoid fat:

Eating fat, especially trans fat, is unhealthy and the excess fat gets stored in your body cells, making you gain weight. Include fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your daily diet. Fruits and vegetables contain nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins and fiber, needed for the healthy functioning of your body and also keep you free from diseases.

5. Have a light dinner:
Eat an early dinner and close your kitchen and avoid late night munchies. There should be a minimum of 4 hours gap between dinner and sleep, or your digestive system will slow down and your body will absorb more calories.

6. Minimum 1200 calories needed per day:

A minimum of 1200 calories must be consumed everyday. Less than that will slow down your metabolism.

7. Be active always:

Walk as much as possible. Avoid elevators and use the stairs; walk up to your office or grocery if it’s close by and instead of spending hours in front of the TV. Play football with your children or go dancing.

8. Avoid alcohol:

Avoid or limit alcohol as it contains plenty of calories. Alcohol increases calories in your body, reduces metabolism and makes you feel hungry.

9. Drink plenty of water:

Dehydration brings down the metabolism. Water is needed for the proper functioning of the body. Drinking water before a meal will fill your tummy and make you eat less.

10. Avoid three “p’s”:

Avoid diet pills, potions and powders.

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