The New Year is here! No surprise that the most popular new years resolution is to lose weight. According to a new survey commissioned by Weight Watchers and Harris Interactive(R) almost half (45%) of U.S. women say losing weight will be one of their New Year's resolutions for the upcoming year. Among those 45% who will resolve to lose weight in the New Year, almost all (97%) say they will need some assistance to keep their resolution. So what is your plan for 2010? Will this be another year with unfilled promises to yourself or will this be the year you rock your body into shape and become the healthy person you’ve always wanted to be. Why not this year? Here are three things that I have learned over the years about successful weight loss plans; 1) they have to be convenient and work with your personal style, 2) you must be accountable to a plan and to someone, a friend, a family member or a fitness professional and 3) you have to see and feel results to stay motivated. The great news is that you live in an excellent community that offers resolution-helping options for you and your family. Here are some ideas to stay in shape at Lake Carolina this year:
• Utilize the trails and paths Beautifully landscaped sidewalks connect our neighborhoods, while miles of bicycle and nature trails amble through 200 acres of preserved Lake Carolina wildlife areas. Currently, over 30 miles of sidewalks, bike paths and walking trails interconnect Lake Carolina, its 34 neighborhoods and Town Center. Use them! 3-4 times a week for at least 20 minutes if you are walking. Get a group together and be accountable to each other.
• Join the local outdoor boot camp Did you know there is a local outdoor boot camp in Lake Carolina? Boot camp classes meet daily in the morning and night. Find a class that fits your schedule. You will see results from boot camp classes and you are accountable to be there once you have paid. Plus the group dynamic and constantly changing workouts keeps your fitness plan fun and exciting! Click Here for more!
• Play outside Lake Carolina has a handful of beautiful outdoor public parks for you to use. Get outside and play! Walk the dog. Start a game of family football. Get your neighbors involved too.
• Get involved in the sporting events held at Lake Carolina – The big event every year is the Tri the Midlands Triathlon during the middle of June. There are also countless other races and sporting events that happen in Lake Carolina year round. You need some serious motivation sign up for a triathlon or marathon, knowing that everyday the race gets closer will get you out of bed in the morning! Check out The Lake Carolina Blog for a list of upcoming events.
• Join the YMCA – Enjoy the 55,000 square foot, $10 million Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina. Adjacent to Kelly Mill Middle School, the new 12-acre Y is simply stunning. They also offer various kids programs and adult fitness classes. It's important that you take into consideration your fitness style. Just because you pay for a membership to a gym does not mean that you will be getting fit. If you have never enjoyed going to the gym save yourself some money and try something else from the list. Visit www.columbiaymca.org for more about the Y.
• Hire fitness professional – Make it easy for yourself hire a professional that knows what steps to take to get you to your specific goals. The good ones will keep you accountable because they know they have a vested interest in seeing you succeed. If you are not seeing the results that you are looking for its probably time for a new trainer. All trainers are not created equally! Find one that you like and that can give you what you are paying for…..RESULTS!! And you don't have to join a gym to take advantage of a personal trainer there are trainers that will come to your house, making it even more convient for you! Check it out!
• Start a weight loss competition – get a group of neighbors, friends and family together and start your own weight loss competition. Host meetings occasionally to share successes and to keep each other motivated. You can also get fitness professional to help facilitate your competition. Here is a program that is already put together.
• Shop at the Farmers Market – Fresh local produce brought to your backyard. Every Thursday from May until November Lake Carolina has farmers market in Town Center, making it easy and convenient to pick up fresh produce every week! Eating whole foods is a great way to stay on track. The closer the food is to coming straight from the Earth the better. Stay away from processed food as much as possible.
Peas & Love,
Shanna Tokarsky '10
• Utilize the trails and paths Beautifully landscaped sidewalks connect our neighborhoods, while miles of bicycle and nature trails amble through 200 acres of preserved Lake Carolina wildlife areas. Currently, over 30 miles of sidewalks, bike paths and walking trails interconnect Lake Carolina, its 34 neighborhoods and Town Center. Use them! 3-4 times a week for at least 20 minutes if you are walking. Get a group together and be accountable to each other.
• Join the local outdoor boot camp Did you know there is a local outdoor boot camp in Lake Carolina? Boot camp classes meet daily in the morning and night. Find a class that fits your schedule. You will see results from boot camp classes and you are accountable to be there once you have paid. Plus the group dynamic and constantly changing workouts keeps your fitness plan fun and exciting! Click Here for more!
• Play outside Lake Carolina has a handful of beautiful outdoor public parks for you to use. Get outside and play! Walk the dog. Start a game of family football. Get your neighbors involved too.
• Get involved in the sporting events held at Lake Carolina – The big event every year is the Tri the Midlands Triathlon during the middle of June. There are also countless other races and sporting events that happen in Lake Carolina year round. You need some serious motivation sign up for a triathlon or marathon, knowing that everyday the race gets closer will get you out of bed in the morning! Check out The Lake Carolina Blog for a list of upcoming events.
• Join the YMCA – Enjoy the 55,000 square foot, $10 million Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina. Adjacent to Kelly Mill Middle School, the new 12-acre Y is simply stunning. They also offer various kids programs and adult fitness classes. It's important that you take into consideration your fitness style. Just because you pay for a membership to a gym does not mean that you will be getting fit. If you have never enjoyed going to the gym save yourself some money and try something else from the list. Visit www.columbiaymca.org for more about the Y.
• Hire fitness professional – Make it easy for yourself hire a professional that knows what steps to take to get you to your specific goals. The good ones will keep you accountable because they know they have a vested interest in seeing you succeed. If you are not seeing the results that you are looking for its probably time for a new trainer. All trainers are not created equally! Find one that you like and that can give you what you are paying for…..RESULTS!! And you don't have to join a gym to take advantage of a personal trainer there are trainers that will come to your house, making it even more convient for you! Check it out!
• Start a weight loss competition – get a group of neighbors, friends and family together and start your own weight loss competition. Host meetings occasionally to share successes and to keep each other motivated. You can also get fitness professional to help facilitate your competition. Here is a program that is already put together.
• Shop at the Farmers Market – Fresh local produce brought to your backyard. Every Thursday from May until November Lake Carolina has farmers market in Town Center, making it easy and convenient to pick up fresh produce every week! Eating whole foods is a great way to stay on track. The closer the food is to coming straight from the Earth the better. Stay away from processed food as much as possible.
Peas & Love,
Shanna Tokarsky '10
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