Live Life Well: Keeping Your Resolutions In 2018 (NAPS)—The New Year is a wonder- ful time to notonly evaluate your past, but also explore your goals for the year ahead. Whileit is commonthat health andfitness resolutions land at the top of people’list, the truth is that achieving any goalin 2018 is dependent upon good health. Whether planning that bucket list vacation, trying a new hobbyor spending more time outdoors, a healthyfitness routineis the back- bone of makingthese goals achievable. ‘This year, create an attainable health and fitness goal to help you reach all your resolutions. SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading fitness community for olderadults, offers the following tips on how to make resolutions that will help youlive life well in 2018: 1.Set a SMART goal: SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Action Oriented, Realistic and Time Bound. “Losing weight”is not a specific measurable goal; instead, say you want to lose 10 pounds in three months. That way, you have somethingto strive toward and measure against. 2. Start small: If you only focus on an ambitious long-term goal, you may be setting yourself up for failure. It is important to set weekly milestones that allow you to see progress and achieve successearly andoften. 3. Bring a friend: Knowing that you promised a friend you would join her for that 6 a.m. class keeps you accountable for showing up and doing your best. Having a friend to work out with also makes the experience more enjoyable. Next year could be better than ever if you resolve to follow five ideas. 4. Track progress: As you work toward your goals, make sure to track your activities and the progress you make along the way. Whether it be pounds lost or miles ran, it will be encouraging to see where you started and where you are now. 5. Celebrate success: Each milestone toward the end goal should be celebrated. Completing your resolution won'thappen overnight and the journey should be an exciting time as you work toward healthieryou. For more than 25 years, SilverSneak- ers has been helping older adults enjoy and get the mostoutoflife by engaging participants in physical activity, as well as fostering new friendships with a welcoming member community. Through exercise, SilverSneakers helps people maximize their health and well-being, and maintain their active lifestyle in retirement. To find out if youare eligible or to find a class in your area, visit www. SilverSneakers.com.
