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Turning new Years resoluTions Into ALL Year Resolutions

by Sarah S. Jordan, MS

January is here, and so is the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions. And many times, the tradition of breaking those resolutions. We find ourselves excited and motivated for the start of a new year, and within a few months we often experience frustration because we simply cannot stick with the resolutions we set.

I have been teaching fitness classes, personal training, and coordinating fitness programs for over a decade, and I see it every year. Gyms are packed from January through March, and then many members just seem to disappear or give up.

Here is my question. What can we do to stick with exercise and making healthy choices for twelve months out of the year instead of just three? It is not easy, but laying a proper and realistic foundation is the key. And remembering that if we do fall off the wagon, we need to hop right back on and not give up. As I have outlined in some of my previous articles, commitment, time management, setting measurable goals, and being realistic are all vital components to our success.

If a sedentary and overweight client begins training with me and says, “My goal is to lose 50 pounds in five weeks,” that client is sure to fail before she even begins. That rate of weight loss is simply not healthy, realistic,

or lasting. However, if the same client says, “My goal is to workout three days a week for 20-50 minutes each time and as a result, lose 50 pounds this year,” she is off to a great start! That goal is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.

People often ask me what my New Year’s resolutions are, and to be honest, I don’t really set them anymore. You see… I, too, have set resolutions many times in the past, and within weeks or months felt defeated and gave up because they were not realistic. Instead, I find myself setting little goals throughout the year, but they very rarely include numbers on a scale.

Setting “number goals” (ex: “I want to lose 20 pounds by May”) certainly has its merit, but I encourage my clients to move toward setting the “How can I become a better and happier person/wife/mother?” type of goals. And why limit ourselves to January? If you find something you want to do or become in March, set that goal right then and there, and create a specific plan of action that will get you there. Keeping a positive and realistic spin on our goal setting throughout the year will allow us to experience more success. And that is what matters in the end, right? Feeling successful and improved because of the things we learn along life’s journey.

Here Are A Few Tips To Setting All Year Resolutions.• Set S.M.A.R.T. goals. They should be

specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.

• Find what works for YOU. If joining a gym is not realistic for you, find other activities, classes, and opportunities that don’t involve a gym membership.

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• Get support. That could be a close friend, spouse, personal trainer, meet up group, or coworker. Communicate your goals and have people in your corner cheering you on.

• Set goals that will better yourself and those around you. Ex: This month, I will go on more walks with my child. This month, I will clean up my eating. This month, I will start a gratitude journal. You will find that little changes equal huge improvements over time.

• If you set “number (weight) goals,” remember that your beauty and worth do not lie in the numbers on the scale. Healthy weight loss is slow and steady at a rate of about one pound per week. To lose just one pound per week, you must burn 3,500 calories more than you consume, which is no easy task.

• Keep in mind that fitness and health are a lifestyle - not a one-month trial. Any movement is good movement, and many times, the hardest part of exercise is just getting it started.

• Nutrition is key. What goes into your mouth is just as important as the exercise you get.

We are all beautiful and have so much to offer this world.Here is to an amazing 2011!

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Britt's Book Buzz: The Shadow of the wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

“Storytelling Masterpiece of Friendship, Love, Mystery and Discovery”

Written in a fluid and poetic manner, The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon is a true storytelling masterpiece. Daniel, whose mother died when he was very young, is guided by his wise, gentle, accepting, loving and thoughtful father who introduces him to a secretive, cavernous “sanctuary” that houses books that are at risk of extinction. According to his father, every book has a soul – the soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it.

Daniel is given the opportunity to pick a book and adopt it forever, promising to never let it disappear or be forgotten. Daniel chooses The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax and is so enchanted with the book that he wants to read another book by the same author. However, Carax is missing and the stories that surround his disappearance are troubling and inconsistent. Soon after Daniel begins his search, he realizes there are people who desperately want this book and others who do not want it to survive. This is where the mystery, adventure, self-discovering, love, secrets, death, heart break, suffering, shame and endearing relationships begin.

The thoughtful and sometimes funny prose that Zafron creates is exceptional. He captures Daniel’s coming of age struggles, for example, “Six years later my mother’s absence remained in the air around us, a deafening silence that I had not yet learned to stifle with words.” The descriptors that the author uses are so unique and visual, I easily became a part of the story, “A smallish man with vulturine features…” In describing the culture and history of Barcelona, where the majority of the book takes place, Zafron uses some humor, “Much like the arrival of Spanish trains, those stolen years you never knew when the end of childhood was due.”

About 75 percent through the book, Daniel makes a definite statement that never comes to fruition. I anticipated his statement throughout the remainder of the book and I was left very confused. That aside, the ending was full of discovery and closure.

I once read that life isn’t about experience with people but between people and this book exemplifies that statement! The characters in this book are truly unforgettable and make this story a masterpiece.

Feel free to comment on this review or your thoughts on the book or suggest a book for me to review on my blog at http://www.brittsbuzz.blogspot.com.

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3 Steps to Kick-Start your career in 2011By Amy Wolfgang, M.Ed.

It’s a new year and many of us spend this time evaluating different aspects of our lives: our health, our finances, and our career. Below are the 3 most important actions you can take to kick-start your career in 2011!

IdeNTIFY YouR cAReeR goAlSBefore you can begin to make changes in your career, you need to

identify what you are looking to change. Identify a few career goals that you want to achieve in 2011. Sample goals include:

• Develop new skills in a particular area• Make a lateral move at your company• Earn a promotion• Start a new job in a different industry

Once you know what you want to achieve you can begin the work to make those changes happen.

Action Item: Write down your career goals for 2011. This does not need to be a formal document, but write them down on paper or type them into a document.

geT YouR ReSume IN SHApeWhen was the last time you updated your resume? For some it

was years ago when they last applied to a job. For others, it was only a few months ago. Regardless of when you viewed your resume last, now is the time to review it and make sure it includes all of your latest accomplishments.

look at the bullet points on your resume and ask yourself the following questions: • Do they describe your responsibilities or do they focus on

results? A good resume focuses on what you accomplished rather than the tasks that filled your day.

• Is your resume attractive to read or is it too dense with information? Sometimes it can be hard to edit your own work.

We feel a personal connection to what we have accomplished and we should, however, we do not need to include every accomplishment for every position we have ever held.

Action Items: Review the bullet points on your resume and make sure your accomplishments jump out. Then make sure your resume is easy to read. Ask others to help you decide what you should and should not keep on your resume.

develop coNNecTIoNSFinding a new job typically takes more than just applying for a

position on a website. You need to tap into the hidden job market by making connections with other professionals. These connections can often help get your resume on top of the pile in front of the hiring manager. Additionally, knowing people at the company you are applying to can help you understand the culture better and the type of individuals that succeed at that company. Developing relationships now will help you in the future, even if you are happy at your current job.

Are you already using professional social networking sites? Great. Are you utilizing them effectively? Have you recently added connections to your sites? Have you joined all relevant groups on the sites?

Professional social networking sites are an important tool to use in a tech-savvy town like Austin, Texas. Once you are connected virtually, it’s time to start making an effort to connect with people in your network. Take them to coffee or schedule a phone conversation. You want individuals to keep you in the front of their mind for when an opportunity comes up. Remember, part of developing relationships is reciprocating. It’s a two way street. Think about how you can help the individual you are connecting with and offer that help.

Action Items: Join professional social networking sites and “invite” those you know to join your network. Then search for good contacts to have personal meetings and conversations with.

In a tight job market, you need every advantage you can get. These actions will give you a leg up and lead to a great career in 2011!

Good Luck!

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Smart Financial moves for New parentsIf you’ve just had a new baby, your

life is filled with more joy (but less sleep). You’re probably already aware of the time and effort you must invest in raising your child, but you may not have thought as much about another aspect — the financial one.

Consider this: The average cost of raising a child to age 17 is now $222,360, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on how much middle-income, two-parent families spend on their offspring. And this is the amount you might spend before your son or daughter heads to college. Clearly, you need to start making the financial moves necessary to take your child from diapers to a degree. Here are some suggestions for doing just that:

• Purchase sufficient life insurance. When it was just you and your spouse, it was a good idea for you to have life insurance — but now that you have a child, it’s an absolute necessity. If you have any doubts about the value of life insurance, just look again at that $222,360 figure above, and then tack on the costs of four years of college. If you or your spouse were to die unexpectedly, would the survivor earn enough to raise and educate your child? In this day and age, that isn’t likely. So make sure that you have adequate life insurance in place.

• Prepare a will. Obviously, you hope to enjoy a long life — one in which you see your child grow to adulthood. But none of us can predict the future, so it’s essential that you draw up a will to provide for the care of your child, both financially and physically. When you create a will, you can name a guardian to step in and take care of your child, if necessary, and you can make sure your child receives your financial assets. However, many people go

beyond writing a will and establish a living trust, which gives them more control over how and when they want their assets distributed. Your legal advisor can help you prepare a will and determine if a living trust is appropriate for your needs.

• Maintain adequate cash. To help pay for all those expenses related to child rearing, keep enough cash on hand. By having enough resources available in liquid accounts, you can avoid having to dip into your long-term investments

to pay for short-term needs.

• Save early and often for college. It’s never too soon to start saving for the high costs of higher education. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged vehicle and may be a great option for your college savings. Contributions to a 529 plan are made with after-tax dollars, and have the opportunity to grow tax-free. Withdrawals used for qualified higher education expenses are also tax free. Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be eligible for a state tax deduction or credit depending on the plan and state.

• Stay balanced. As we’ve seen, it takes a lot of money to raise a child. But even as you’re meeting these expenses, think about your own future, particularly your retirement. Strive to strike a balance between the money you spend on your child and the amount you invest in your 401(k), IRA and other retirement-savings vehicles.

You can’t put a price-tag on your child’s future, but when it comes to taking care of that child, you’ll want to know the costs involved — and be prepared for them.

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pAReNTS: BewARe oF HolIdAY weIgHT TAlK

Adults should pay attention to how they talk about their weight during this time of year and what impact it might have on young children, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.

“Parents should model healthy living and behaviors and use caution when using words such as ‘fat’ and ‘overweight’ around children,” said Dr. Leng Bang, assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM.

Because chi ldren model what parents do, they may end up feeling guilt and shame in relation to food, said Bang. The most important thing to do is focus on the positive rather than the negative and beware of your influence on a child.

Bang suggests looking out for signs that a child may have a negative image of themselves due to their weight. Children may have a change in behavior and avoid school or social events because they worry about what people will think about them. They may feel anxiety or depression and use food to cope.

Consult a nutritionist or mental health professional if these signs are present, he advised.

SugAR, HeART ANd lIFe

A new program called Sugar, Heart and Life: A Guide to Living with Diabetes is available for people dealing with the disease. The interactive and fun program developed by Baylor College of Medicine’s department of family and community medicine offers information on how individuals with type 2 diabetes can manage

their diabetes. The SHL program includes recipes, practical tips and games on diet, exercise, and medication. The program allows users to follow a year in the life of the Gonzalez family as they learn more about managing diabetes and help them make decisions that will keep their family healthy.

All diabetes management recommendations contained in this program are consistent with clinical practice recommendations of the American Diabetes

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pHYSIcAl SYmpTomS could Be SIgN oF depReSSIoN

Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.

Symptoms that may indicate depression include gastrointestinal syndromes such as irritable bowel or chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, tension or migraine headaches. Patients with depression may also have a lower threshold for pain, said Dr. Sanjay Mathew, associate professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

“It’s something that is very commonly seen,” he said. “Physical symptoms are what often drive a patient to see a primary care physician in the first place, and then with further questioning, the diagnosis of depression may emerge.”

Certain types of antidepressant and anticonvulsant medications, medications that help treat seizures, also help with the physical symptoms of depression at low doses. This can help avoid polypharmacy, the use of multiple medications.

pATIeNTS Needed FoR ReSeARcH STudIeS

There are many research studies going on Baylor College of Medicine for which participants are being sought. Many of them provide compensation. Two current studies include:

Children between ages 12 and 21 with type 2 diabetes are needed to participate in

a research project to see how two new drugs may lower blood sugars. The study requires one office visit and two overnight stays in a research unit. Financial compensation provided. For more information, call Kathy at 832-822-3768 or e-mail shippy@bcm.edu.

Overweight and normal weight Hispanic teens between 13 and 17 are wanted for a study on the effects on sugar and fat metabolism of a 12-week exercise program. Participants must be healthy, not currently enrolled in sports, not taking medications, and all four grandparents must be of Hispanic ethnicity.

They will stay in a private room for 24 hours with a phone, TV, VCR, stereo and Nintendo, and will learn their percentage of body fat. Compensation is provided. Call Marilyn for more information at 713-798-7002. Learn about other research projects at http://www.bcm.edu/research/.

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