The new years brings a lot of new years resolutions.  Some people want to accomplish very big goals that they have always dreamed of doing and others just want to accomplish small goals for immediate gratification.  I think it is fair to say that most of these goals probably revolve around fitness for most people.  I am an extremely healthy person in regards to fitness and health in general, I know I'm very modest.  I think it's important that you know that the information I am presenting is real and can be trusted.

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So i want you to take these tips before starting your new workout program for your fitness goals.

1. Keep your goals realistic
Some people shoot for the moon when they start a workout program.  The problem is for most people the moon is unreasonable and not realistic.  You should be taking small steps and setting small goals so that you can stay on the program longer.  If your goals are only meet at the end of your program then you are more likely to quit from not see results right away.

2. Keep a daily list of accomplishments
Once you set a small goal and you mark it off your list it will feel amazing.  Small victories are a part of the game.

3. 3 to 5 days of exercise
If you are the type of person that never goes to the gym and finding yourself going ever single day then you will burn yourself out real quick. Your body is not use to this strain and needs time to recover.  2 to 3 days of recovery are good for beginners going into a program.  So takes these days off from the gym.

4. Rest days should still be active.
Just because you're not at the gym doesn't mean you shouldn't still exercise. Introduce some light cardio or other workouts like biking, hiking, or swimming into these days.  Keep you body active will help your metabolism stay active and burning fat.

5. Cheat days will ruin you
Cheat days are for experienced lifters who are still counting calories and taking measures to make up for the calories. You are not one of these people so stay off the cheat days so you don't fall off the wagon.  

So take these tips and run with them.  Get healthy!