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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Leigh Gavarkovs
“Most impossible goals can be met simply by breaking them down into bite-sized chunks, writing them down, believing them and going full speed ahead as if they were routine. ~ Don Lancaster
January is an interesting month...one where we traditionally take stock of what we want to improve over the next year and make a resolution. Typically, the focus is on health in some way, whether it be better nutrition, better sleep or, of course, working out more. The gyms around the city teem with new members in January, classes are full, and trainers get busier. Everyone is determined to meet their goals of a healthy lifestyle.
According to US News and World Report in 2019, about 80% of these resolutions have failed by mid- February. Why do people give up?
In my humble opinion, people give up because it is overwhelming to make changes to their routine. First, changing a bad habit for a good habit is not comfortable. It is not easy for many people to make a healthy meal after a long day, when they can just pick something up on the way home. We have a lot of distractions in the way of calming down in the evening to prepare to go to sleep (Hello, phone!). After a long day, fitting the gym in seems like a steep hill to climb as well. How can we get past this overwhelmed feeling, and get ourselves on the road to success?
Get to the “why” that is driving you to make your resolution. Has the doctor told you to make changes?
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Saturday Little Junior Racquets Program: 3-4 years Early Session: 9:00 am – 9:45 am; March 28th – May 30th ($128 for 7 weeks)
Late Session: 9:50 am – 10:35 am; March 28th – May 30th ($128 for 7 weeks)
THE CARLTON
The Annual Carlton Doubles Tournament included the best doubles players in the club vying for the coveted Carlton Cup. The stage was set for sixteen teams that on paper looked evenly matched. After all the rounds were finished Geoff Reeser & Allison Talacko took on Peter Pinfold & Stavros Angelopoulos in the final. After an epic battle, Reeser & Talacko emerged victorious winning the match 3-2 and adding their names to the list of Carlton Cup Champions. The Club was alive as the House League Finals and Carlton co-existed on the same night with over 150 people in attendance.
Do you simply know that you could have more energy, less pain, less bodyweight, etc.? Or are you just making a resolution because you feel it is just something we do?
Once you fully understand why you want to make a change, set a goal. Keep your goals small enough to be able to measure your success regularly. Avoid the word “no”. Make sure your goal is written in a positive tone. Finally, make sure that your goal is a S.M.A.R.T. goal. This just means your goal has to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound. Most people draw too big a stroke, saying something like “I want to lose weight”. This is too large of a statement, and actually very complex in its ambiguity. If we make this goal SMART, it would look something like this: “I would like to lose 5 pounds in one month by walking for 30 minutes after dinner, 5 days a week”. Schedule your walk time, log it in as you do it to hold yourself accountable and get support if you need it. This could be a trainer, a buddy, a walking club, or anyone else who will encourage you to finish your month strong.
We are here in the Fitness Centre to be that support for you, if you need it. Come and talk to me anytime for help in making your S.M.A.R.T. goal. You know where to find me!
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