There are 47 days until January 1, 2015.
That is 47 days to eat well.
47 days to work out.
47 days to get in the habit of healthy living.
Do you know what you can accomplish in 47 days?
Why on earth would you wait 47 days to get started?
January 1st is not a magical starting date.
First off, you’ll probably be hungover and have unhealthy leftovers, and not want to start your healthy “resolutions” until later in the week.
So why wait until then?
Here’s my advice: START TODAY
5 reasons why you should not wait for the new year to get healthy:
1. You’ll be ahead of the trend
Everybody and their mama, sister, auntie and play cousin are going to be starting their weight loss and healthy living resolutions on January 1st. Why not be ahead of the curve and start earlier? You’ll have a nice empty gym to get acquainted with and empty jogging trails to huff and puff on. Then, when January comes, and your gym gets packed with newbies, you’ll already be familiar and comfortable with the equipment and you can be one of the cool kids to post memes like this all over your social media:
2. You’ll avoid holiday weight gain
We all complain about the holidays making us gain wait. With all the food-centric events, and treats all over the place, it’s easy to pack on the pounds. Plus we’re so busy with holiday shopping, cooking, planning, photos, travel, family, cards, etc… that we “don’t have time” to work out.
F that.
Starting your workout today, well before Thanksgiving gives you time to mitigate your holiday weight gain. Bonus: If you’re working out and eating healthy, you’ll be more likely to choose healthier options (or eat less of the junky stuff) when you’re at your food-centric events.
3. You’ll start the year off in better shape
Physically, you’ll be healthier and in better shape on January 1st if you start today versus waiting. You’ll have 47 days of progress giving you a great head start for 2015. You’ll be able to see some physical results (weight loss, anyone?!), and definitely feel a lot of results in your health whether it’s sleeping better, able to walk with less pain, or feeling more energetic each day. This will keep you motivated and pushing forward through the new year.
4. You’ll start the year off in better shape (wait…)
Mentally/emotionally, you’ll be feeling much more capable and proud of your 47 days of achievement if you start today. You’ll be more confident in your skin and will be solidifying the healthy habits you’ve started. If you start today, by January 1st 2015, the things that feel hard (like waking up early to exercise, or drinking water instead of soda) will feel much easier!
5. You’ll inspire others
Your friends and family will notice your efforts. It’s a given. You’ll be a beacon of light showing them a healthier way! Your progress, and positive attitude about what you’re doing for your health will compel them to think about their own healthy life changes. Be an inspiration and start working on yourself today.
Have I convinced you yet?
If so, get up and do something right now for your health! Start today!
What are you doing for your health TODAY?
Hi Dani! I am digging this link up. I have goals so I definitely can’t wait til the new year – the time is NOW!!!!
The struggle to get a bike in Spin Class or a place in Body Combat is REAL in January! There really isn’t any reason not to start today! Love your “weighted squats” I bet that he LOVES it when Mommy works out! LOL. We should do a post about all the ways that you can use your toddler in strength training. Ha-ha!
Happy #FitnessFriday!
KLP @ SavingOurStrands
Girl I have a post like that in drafts, if the lil tyrant would let me take some pictures….::sigh:: I hear you about that january crowd. I gotta be honest, I love working out at home, my living room is never crowded 🙂 I’m giving away Les Mills Combat fitness program on Sunday!! How do you like body combat?!
I was one of those January 1st people……. it is so liberating not to have that mindset anymore.
That’s awesome!! Free your miiiiiind, and the rest will follow … 🙂
I love this!! I posted a few times about my slow carb diet/ 4 Hour Body thing. I had a few setbacks but I started back this week and even though no major changes I certainly agree that I feel better!
The Feeling is the thing!! I love that you’re doin the slowcarb lifestyle. Yay for feelin better. What you up to workout wise?
All wonderful tips! I work in a gym, and we are actively pushing the “don’t wait until Jan 1st” memo ourselves!
Great tips! Now we all just have to do them right?! Nice to discover your blog
Great post!
There is no time like the present. Thats a great point that starting now will help avoid the damage that is done because of the holiday nutrition changes.
I think with a common sense approach to diet and a solid exercise program you’ll be much better off with 6-8 weeks of nutritional and exercise efforts than none at all.
Doing this will be setting everyone up for success!
JFH
I agree with you 100%. So much can change in the next 47 days. And it DOES get crowded in January. Then people get hurt or burned out and they quit in February. Better to start slowly now.
Haha…love this! The gym in December and the gym in January is so true. I remember when I went to this group exercise class. The instructor even made comments every January that she could figure out who wouldn’t be there in February. People want to use January as a start date and then don’t even continue. #fitnessfriday
ohmygosh! Only 47 days until the new year!!?? I can’t believe how quickly the year is coming to an end. These are all such great reasons to get started NOW.
I can NOT believe that there are only 47 (or less) days till new years! Where has the time gone. Yes… start today 🙂
I love reason #2. Great post hun!
Good tips! I’m just starting a new program at a new gym and I’m fully committed to making all the changes needed to see the results I want!
Why wait! Start today!
Wow! Only a little over 40 days?!? That’s insane! I typically spend all summer and fall gaining weight, then spend the winter and the Spring trying to lose it. This past year I decided to stop doing that (after seeing some awful Christmas pics of myself), so I signed up for a fall marathon to keep me motivated during the summer… it worked! But I really needed this inspiration from you to keep going through the holidays, thanks!