Have no regrets...

The holiday season brings with it a feast mentality that ultimately leads to the guilt complex which fuels our New Years Resolutions.

While the establish keys for workout program adherence do not mention this, my personal belief is that successful workout plans are not fueled by guilt but rather, embrace the positive benefits that are yet to come.

When we listen to people setting their resolutions, they are often driven by guilt and poor self image.

Those that are new to excercise may not have this same outlook. For them, getting fit is associated with leaving a negative past behind.

For me, the fact I have been lazy and tied up with Christmas parties over the past three weeks is not an inspiration to workout. However, the drive to excercise comes from the sense of accomplishment and the endorphene rush that accompanies it. (cardio workouts also give me a chance to relax and clear my mind)

Those that are new to excercise may not have be motivated in the same positive way. For them, getting fit is associated with leaving a negative past behind; my sense is this association with negative events underlies a great deal of frustration people have with fitness and diet programs, resulting in an increased likelyhood of failure.

For those new to fitness, now is time to take a leap of faith and have no guilt over your past...embrace the journey you are about to take and savour every small accomplishment you have made




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