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We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year! January is the month of resolutions and detox so that is going to be the them of this months newsletter. We are going to share with you an important goal-setting exercise if you are serious about making a change this year. Plus we discuss detoxes and clear up some of the confusion that surrounds them! Finally if you are looking forward to a ski or snowboard holiday this year don’t miss our too good to miss offer!
>> MAKE 2009 THE YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT
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What do you want to achieve this year? Take a moment to think about it...
In this article I am going to share with you some advice on how to make sure you achieve your goals and also give you a few strategies to turn your dreams into a reality. But first an honesty check! Did you make a resolution in 2008? How about 2007? 06? 05?... Did you actually succeed?
“If you do what you’ve always done you’ll get what you’ve always got!” Because unfortunately while most of us make resolutions they tend to be |
consigned to the attic along with the Christmas decorations on the 12th night! In order to make 2009 the year of achievement you must change the way you approach your goals! So what have you not done in the past?
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| >> THE WHAT, WHY, WHEN, HOW AND WHAT OF GOAL-SETTING! |
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If you are serious about your goal then I would like you to commit to completing the following exercise by the end of this week! You will need 10-minutes but make sure it’s a quality 10-minutes with no interruption.
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What is your main health and fitness goal?
Example- To lose 2 stone. |
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Why is this goal important to you?
Example- so i have more energy, I want to feel confident in my appearance, to look better naked!!! |
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When are you going to achieve this goal? (make it a realistic time period to reach your chosen goal!)
Example- 13th July 2009 (this may be the date of a special event or holiday or just a designated time period!). |
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How will you know you have achieved the goal?
Examples- I fit into the Diesel jeans I brought 2 years ago, my ‘skinny’ bikini fits, the scales say I weight 10 stone, my bodyfat is 14%. |
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What actions do you need to take to achieve this goal?
Make a list of bulletpoints of the behaviours you need to adopt to achieve your goal. Examples- Avoid all processed food, get an exercise program specifically designed, train 3 times each week, plan my meals for the week ahead and shop for ingredients.
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Once you have the answers to all of these questions then you can put it all together to make a statement of intent- write the statement in the present tense with a statement of gratitude at the start as well!
Example- I am so happy and grateful now that it is the 13th of July 2009 and I weigh 10 stone and my bodyfat is 14%. I am confident in the way I look and enjoy wearing my skinny jeans. I have more energy and can keep up with my kids! In order to achieve these goals I exercised using weights for 1 hour 3 times a week and followed a structured nutrition program that I could stick to 90% of the time due to planning ahead each week! |
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>> WRITE IT DOWN
make resolutions they tend to be consigned to the attic along with the Christmas decorations on the 12th night! In order to make 2009 the year of achievement you must change the way you approach your goals! So what have you not done in the past?
A common goal-setting story that appears in many success books is that in 1979 graduates of Harvard business school were asked if they had set clear, written goals for their future and plans to accomplish them! Only 3% had actually written their goals down while 13% had set goals but not written them. 84% hadn’t even set themselves a goal!
10 years later when interviewed the 3% were earning on average, 10 times more than the other 97% put together!
It seems too good to be true and unfortunately it is- it is an urban myth passed on from speaker to speaker and perpetuated by gurus such as Anthony Robbins, Brian Tracy and Zig Ziglar. However while the anecdote was false the advice to write down your goals was correct- in fact a study that aimed to disprove the theory in opposition to these gurus actually found that those that wrote their goals down did achieve more success than those that didn’t! |
| >> KEEP YOUR GOAL WITH YOU! |
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| I recommend writing your goal down on a small card, laminating it and keeping it in your pocket, wallet or purse! Having a constant reminder of what you want to achieve can’t hurt, especially if you’re in the cafeteria line deciding between fish and chips or a chicken salad! The end result of the body you’ve always wanted is far more satisfying and having your goal card in your pocket is a great reminder of that! |
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>> USE A VISUAL CLUE
In addition to your goal card a visual cue can also help to motivate you. Do you have a picture of yourself when you last had that bodyshape? Or a picture of yourself in the ‘skinny’ jeans? If not then use a picture of someone that you aspire to be, or go online and print out a picture of someone wearing your ideal jeans, bikini etc. |
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| If your goal achievement date is 13th July then plan (and write down) where you want to be on the 13th of February, March, April, May and June. Make sure on these dates (or thereabouts) you assess how you are getting on, re-evaluate and if you’ve fallen short just make an action plan for the following month to get back on track! You will not always hit your targets every time, but if you are constantly moving towards your ultimate goal- and you’re tracking your progress, you will get there eventually. |
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>> TELL SOMEONE WHAT YOUR GOAL IS
Choose someone that cares enough to support you, but is not too close to you that they will put excess pressure on you or that monitors your every move! A supportive work colleague, friend or close extended family member is ideal. By telling someone else what you want to achieve you have committed to the goal- you must succeed or someone else will know you’ve failed! Ask them to support you on your goal and help to motivate you from time to time! Or even better... |
| >> PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS |
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Feeling brave? If your goal includes a particular item of clothing or reward then how about this- choose an item of clothing e.g. a dress that you would like to get into and find out how much it costs! Give the money to a friend and tell them what date you would like to fit into it by. If you succeed in your goal then you get a nice new dress but if you fail your friend gets to keep the dress!
So there you have a number of tips to make 2009 the year of achievement. If you would like to share your goals with me then e-mail me at steve@cre8studio.co.uk and I will e-mail you from time to time to keep you on track! Look out for more goal-getting information in future newsletters! |
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Welcome |
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Make 2009 the Year of Achievement |
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Detoxification |
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ARE YOU FIT FOR THE SLOPES?
If you’re looking forward to a skiing holiday this year then why not take advantage of a free ski-fit assessment from Cre8 Health and Fitness. Whether you’re planning a nice family ski trip or an all action adventure the advice we will give you following the assessment will allow you to...
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Decrease and eliminate those nagging pains in the knees, hips and lower back. |
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Reduce muscle fatigue |
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Build Strength to dominate the slopes |
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Accelerate your ability to learn new techniques |
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Walk without crawling to the bar after a long day carving the slopes |
Our assessment will look at your biomechanics, flexibility and muscular strengths and weaknesses and we will provide you with some exercises that will have the biggest impact in getting your body ready for the slopes.
Contact info@cre8studio.co.uk to book your free ski-fit assessment or if you would like any more information on our sports conditioning programs. |
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DETOXIFICATION
During January magazines, TV and radio are filled with experts discussing detox. The battle lines are drawn- in the blue corner you have alternative health experts and completely unqualified celebrities discussing the benefits of herbal detox, foot spas and colonic hydrotherapy while in the red corner the celebrity doctors discussing the dangers of detox!
I hope to put some perspective on the arguments by helping you understand what detoxification actually involves, how you can enhance the body’s detoxification pathways and whether it is dangerous.
What is Detoxification?
Detoxification is a naturally occurring process to clear the body of toxic substances (the majority of which are produced within the body). There are 3 phases of detoxification where the toxins are modified, bound to another molecule and then removed.
Why is Detoxification Important?
Some believe that toxins are stored in bodyfat and will impede weight loss. Certain toxic substances may also compete with nutrients in the body (for example mercury is believed to compete with zinc and other minerals) and therefore compromise optimum health.
Read the rest of the article on our website >> |
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