Updates from Andrea Nicholson

In a recent blog post, the author explores the reasons why New Year's Resolutions often fail to stick. They argue that most resolutions lack the necessary details, steps, and commitment needed for long-term success. Resolutions should be seen as daily actions for lifelong changes, rather than a one-time statement.

On the other hand, goals have a specific endpoint, a target destination, and a set timeframe for accomplishment. The author emphasizes the importance of both resolutions and goals in achieving the life you want. They encourage readers to make both and stick with them.

The post provides examples of resolutions such as exercising daily, continual learning, practicing gratitude, and generosity. Examples of goals include losing 25 pounds, earning $10,000 in a specific timeframe, and quitting smoking. The article concludes by asking readers what resolutions and goals they are making for themselves.

This blog post discusses the importance of adding clean, healthy foods to your diet instead of trying to eliminate certain foods. By adding nutritious foods, you naturally eliminate room for unhealthy junk food. However, there are some foods that should be avoided completely, such as artificial sweeteners, significant sugars, trans fats, and refined "vegetable" oils. These ingredients can be toxic to your body and contribute to inflammation, weight gain, and other health issues. To avoid these harmful foods, it is recommended to prepare your own meals using fresh, whole ingredients or frozen ingredients without added preservatives.

In this blog post, the author shares their personal motivation for starting a fitness journey, stemming from a family history of heart disease and a desire for a different future. They reflect on their initial lack of motivation and frustration with not seeing results until they found a system to follow. This system provided structure and accountability, ultimately leading to significant changes in their life. They also found a purpose in helping others through their own struggles, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in achieving overall health and wellness. The author now focuses on customized nutrition, exercise, gut health, energy, self-care, and aging well, recognizing the unique needs of each individual.

In this blog post, the author shares their strategies for staying on track with workouts and eating clean. They emphasize that occasional setbacks are normal, but it's important to make healthy habits the norm rather than the exception. The author suggests scheduling workouts as important appointments and planning meals in advance to minimize frustration. They also stress the value of support and accountability, recommending choosing partners who will hold you accountable and encourage healthy choices. Mixing up workouts and food choices for variety and motivation is another key strategy mentioned. And lastly, the author advises marking a calendar with scheduled workouts and celebrating each completed day as a way to stay motivated and track progress.

This blog post highlights the importance of having a coach or mentor in various aspects of life, such as sports, business, fitness, and personal development. It emphasizes that even professionals in their respective fields can benefit from the guidance and outside perspective of a coach. The post mentions successful individuals like Michael Phelps and Tiger Woods who have utilized coaches to improve their skills and achieve optimum performance. The article also emphasizes the role of accountability in reaching goals and making dreams a reality. It ends by mentioning that the author specializes in helping busy people achieve their goals in a holistic way, incorporating various aspects of health.