A Quote and a Note for 2009!

The new year is here and many are searching for the one thing to help them on the journey to a fit and active lifestyle. It is not in a pill, powder or potion, but in knowledge where it can be found. I recently read an article on choosing a health professional to help teach and guide you on that journey and came upon this quote:

“Lead a client in a workout and you support him for a day; assist him in establishing a consistent exercise habit and you support him for a lifetime.”--- American College of Sports Medicine Certified News letter

If you are at a beginning of a new you seeking for the NEW YOU dont just pick up a "muscle and fiction" magazine go to the right people, organizations or resources. The only one who has control over your health is you, so remember "knowledge is power".

A great resource to tap into is the American College of Sports Medicine "Fit Society" newsletter. It is free to subscribe. Check it out by clicking the highlighted text!

Quote!

"Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything. "
---Napoleon Hill

Hope everyone is off to a great 2009!

Don't "Weight" to Get Fit in 2009

It is that time of year again to set forth on your new years resolution.  It could be termed the New Years "Revolution"!  Meaning that many people set out in herds to join the gym, have good intentions to improve their health  and so on.  Then by March 1st the motivation is gone.  Few succeed, many fail.  Why you ask?  Unattainable goals, unrealistic expectations and many excuses.  YOU can succeed if you do at least one thing. Plan.  It has been said, "failing to plan, is planning to fail."

"Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success." --Dale Carnegie  

There is one event coming up that can help you reach your goals, help turn over the new leaf.  The Get Healthy DeSoto, Better Body Challenge.  It is a 12 week weight loss program that not only helps people get motivated to loose the extra few pound we gain over the holiday but most importantly helps foster a new healthier lifestyle.   

On January 15th The 4th Annual Better Body Challenge 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Vineland Elementary School Gym. Cost of participation in this 12 week weight-loss competition will be $25.00 per person. Weigh-ins will be held every two weeks from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Early childhood Center on Rock Road in DeSoto. For more information or to register call Cindy at 586-5591 or Debby at 586-4570. The BBC is sponsored by DeSoto DARE, Inc. & Get Healthy DeSoto.

Get Healthy DeSoto website is www.gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com