How to track, and stay on track, with your new year resolutions…

When it comes to achieving your new year resolutions, staying motivated and tracking progress are key to success. Whether your goal is to improve fitness, lose weight, or enhance your overall health, here are some effective strategies to monitor your journey and keep you on track:

1. Look Beyond the Scales

While the scales are a useful tool, they don’t provide the whole picture of your progress. Weight fluctuates daily, and focusing solely on this number can be discouraging. Instead, consider body composition testing. Many gyms offer this service, including The Fitting Rooms, or you can invest in advanced home scales that measure muscle mass and body fat percentage. Aim to test every 4-6 weeks, to track changes accurately over time.

2. Use Clothing as a Measure

A tangible way to monitor progress is by trying on a specific pair of trousers or a top that you aim to fit into better. This method focuses on how your body feels and fits, bypassing the complexities of muscle mass versus fat weight. It’s a straightforward way to gauge changes in size and shape, which often align with your true goals.

3. Track Your Gym Achievements

Celebrate your strength and fitness gains by recording the weights you lift and your gym achievements. Progress in strength and endurance can be more noticeable early on compared to changes in body composition. These early wins can boost motivation during the initial phase of your fitness journey when consistency matters most.

4. Stay Motivated

Embarking on a fitness journey is challenging, and it’s common to experience fluctuations in motivation. Remember, you’re not alone in this struggle. Regularly monitoring and acknowledging progress in various forms will keep you motivated and committed to your resolutions. Whether it’s inches lost, muscle gained, or fitness milestones achieved, each step forward brings you closer to becoming a healthier, happier and fitter version of yourself.

New Year, New You

By implementing these strategies, you can effectively track and maintain progress towards your new year resolutions. Embrace the journey, celebrate your successes, and stay focused on your goals for a rewarding and transformative year ahead!