Here are my 10  Fitness resolutions for summer holidays:

1. I will make dates to see my friends and family and do something
that doesn't involve eating and drinking. I will walk through the
park, walk the mall, take a yoga or cardio class, or run on a
treadmill right next to my friend.

2. I will think of food as a fuel, not as a gift, which means
passing on food that is high in fat and sugar, choosing whole wheat
instead of white carbs, enjoyin summer fruits and veggies instead
of mayo and frosting, and taking HALF the portion everyone else
heaps onto their plate.

3. If I have to be at a restaurant, I will identify the 3
healthiest things on the menu and pick between those.

4. I will follow the food pyramid daily, and I will take a daily
multi-vitamin.

5. I will not eat any bad food that is lying around the house, or
on road trips. I will bring healthy snacks on trips so that I don't
have to eat packaged and processed foods at rest stops and in
airports.

6. I will drink no more than 2 alcoholic beverages at parties and
events (if necessary, cut extra drinks with spritzers) and I will
have a snack before these events so I don't attack the buffet line.

7. I will drive less and walk more. I will take the stairs when
possible and never go a day without some exercise.

8. I will invest in a gym membership, if I don't have one already,
and I will use it. If I don't have the money right now, I will buy
an inexpensive workout DVD.

9. I will weigh myself everyday so that I remember my goals and can
feel good about the choices I made yesterday.

10. I will reward myself when I stick to these resolutions with
something free or inexpensive that makes me happy and inspires me
to look and feel good. I will get a new fitness video, a manicure,
a new skirt, or take the afternoon off to go on that hike with the
kids….

Also, remember what is done is done; don't beat yourself up for
what you did yesterday if you slipped. Always look ahead. Live a
healthy and active lifestyle day by day


Copyright 2008 Nikki Fitness.