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36 URBANSOCIALITES.COM So it’s that time of year again. You’ve spent the last few weeks basically eating and drinking whatever you want because“next year you’re going to start working out and eating better”. You’ve decided that this will be the year that you join the gym, and keep the membership, and actually attempt to use that yoga mat that you’ve forgotten folded in the trunk of your car. It’s very common, for many people that the start of a new year comes big promises to make huge changes in regards to diet and exercise, which often eventually lead to even bigger disappointments… WELL, NOTTHISYEAR! Here are 5 helpful tips that will help you not only start your new commitment strong, but keep the momentum going all year. 1)Behonestandrealisticaboutthe goalsyousetforyourself.Oneofthe biggestmistakesmostpeoplemake whenstartingtheirjourneytoa healthierlife,whetherit’sworking outorevensomethingassimpleas switchinguptheirdiet,istheytry anddotoomuchtoofast. When makinglifestylechanges,it’svery importanttotestthewatersfirst, andreallyfindwhatworksbestfor youandyourlifestyle. Asanadult, mostofushavetofactorinthings likejobs,children,partners,etc., somakingcommitmentsthatare impossibletokeepwilleventually leadtoretreatingbacktomaking thesameexcusesandslackingoff overandoveragain. 2)Focusonyou,ForgettheJones! Nomatterhowmanypicturesyou scrollpastonInstagram,showing theirawesome(andsometimesnot soawesome)bodies,remember thatthisisnotanonlinephysique competition. Althoughmostpeo- ple’sdesiretostartlivinghealthier, byworkingoutandeatbetter,are motivatedbyvanity,donotlose focusonthegoodthatworking outandeatingrightdoesforyou internally. Ifyoustayfocusedon makingsmall,manageablechanges inyourdailyroutine,beforeyou knowitwhatyouseeontheoutside willmatch. Trustme,thatinfamous bathroomselfiewillbewellworth thewait,ifyoudoitattheright time. ADVICE FOR THE RESOLUTION MAKER!BY BRODNEY MCCLINTON “NEW YEAR, NEW YOU”