Four experts on how to keep this year’s resolutions.

It’s the beginning of a new year, the season when the idealistic make New Year’s resolutions and thenβ€”inevitablyβ€”forget them. The research institute Statistic Brain reports that people who detailed resolutions with no wiggle room β€œare 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don’t explicitly make resolutions.” It’s easy toΒ  make your resolutionβ€”keeping it is where things start to get tricky. We spoke to a few local fitness experts and they gave their tips to achieving fitness goals. Many readers may think fitness is just about exercise and eating well, but our team of experts claim it’s all in the brain.

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Brittany Hansen

Together is Better

Crossfit Trainer Brittany Hansen says fitness is nearly impossible when you go it alone. Call friends and family to support you along the way. β€œStruggles are easier together. Then we aren’t alone in our head.”

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Drew Manning

Make a Plan

Known for his Fit2Fat2Fit blog and book, Manning knows firsthand how difficult it can be to lose weight and get fit. β€œYou have to have a plan in place,” Drew said. β€œThe plan has to consist of a reason why they want to do itβ€”looking better or skinnier is not long-lasting.” Hire a coach, dietitian, nutritionist or personal trainer. β€œThey are trained in the why and how of losing weight, they have the knowledge to make it happen.”

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Chanda Charlesworth

Visualize your goal through the journey

Partner at Avenues Yoga, Charlesworth says let your imagination run free. β€œImagine and visualize you have already succeeded,” she said. β€œPicturing your body as healthier and stronger from the beginning makes the goal feel like it is within grasp,” she says. Fellow instructor Noel Dangerfield suggests β€œSelect a mantra as an overall reminder and sense of encouragement.”

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Jonnell Masson

Don’t get discouraged

New Year’s resolutions can be frustrating when results are not immediately reached, but dietitian Jonnell Masson says be patient. β€œRemember that improving your health is worthwhile, so don’t give up!” Regularly reevaluate your plan. β€œIf you are not making progress towards your goal, ask yourself why and what you can do to change that.”

written by:Β Brie Olds