Power in small victories

I'm stealing these ideas from my NASM Training Edge Magazine...

As we approach the new year, many of us will be setting lofty goals. There are many ways to make these goals more attainable (ask me how!), but quickly I just want to suggest that we all celebrate some victories along the way.

Here are 10 possible "little victories" you could celebrate as you set a course to a healthier you in 2014:

1) keeping a nutrition log
2) getting to the gym 3 times a week
3) moving to a higher dumbbell weight or weight on a machine
4) learning a new yoga pose or dynamic stretching movement
5) running without stopping for 1 mile
6) losing an inch around the waist
7) reaching double digit goals, such as 10 reps or 10 days of something
8) finding a new healthy meal
9) adding a set of new exercise
10) making it 1/2 way to a large goal (or 3/4)

Now how to celebrate these victories?!

1) Share it. On Facebook, email or text a friend, call me! It's awesome to share, you will get great feedback & be motivated to continue.
2) Schedule a date with a friend for a walk, a work out, a dance party, a fitness class. Just make it an exercise date & maybe a healthy meal after that you share.
3) Splurge on a new piece of workout clothing. Even socks or a new water bottle can be fun.
4) Keep going. Tell yourself you are committed. Listen to your body & how happy it is. Keep doing what you are doing & then some. You will reap the rewards!

Happy New Year friends! Here's to a happy, healthy & positive 2014!