Hows your new years fitness program going?

The end of January is approaching (gah already!?), so that means time to look back on what we've done to start those new years resolutions and how to progress from here (if you've had a bad start, don't worry, you've got 11 more months). 

I thought I'd put out some super easy tips for the most common new years resolution - heath and fitness. 

1) Drink more. 

Now I don't mean alcohol or sugar filled drinks (and sugar replacements). Water is key. Our body is 70% water, we need it to function. Drinking water boosts brain function and energy, improves your skin complexing and helps your immune system. 

Tips:
Get a glass water bottle to carry around, this really reminds me to drink more thought the day

If you really don't like the taste of water, try herbal tea bags (hot or iced), and slice fruit in your water and allow it to infuse for an hour or so and hey presto flavoured water!

2) Move. 

Any resolution of going to the gym/running five times a week is basically setting yourself up to fail (unless you really do enjoy that and then congratulations)! Find something you enjoy - walking, dancing, swimming, trampling, yoga, a light jog with a friend. Anything that you enjoy enough to do it again. You body loves to move, even if you don't feel like it, most of the time, afterwards you'll be glad you did. 

Tips:
There are some great apps on your iPhone that measure how many steps you take in a day, yoga apps and mini fitness routines. These can help encourage you. Youtube also has some great videos (I recommend blogilates). 

Get fit with Fido (or Fluffy). Pet obesity is rising at an alarming rate, so if you have a dog (or your friend does) make sure you both get out the house everyday, you'll both benefit from it (plus Fido might not destroy your stuff as much). Win win win. 

3) Count goodness not calories. 

Harsh reality, cutting calories but still eating processed rubbish (even white pasta and bread is processed) is never going to be a long term solution. You need to do your research on health foods, they need to make up the majority of your diet eventually. 

Tips:
Start small, add extra veg, switch to brown rice, quinoa and brown rice pasta.

Smoothies in the morning with some spinach, lots of fruit and some superfoods, really can set you up for the day.