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SMYRNA, Del. —
It happens every year. People vow to lose weight as soon as the holidays are over. Then the winter months fly right on by and before you know it, it’s summer time and that decision to get healthy was never fulfilled.
Dieticians and athletic trainers see this type of thing all the time but it’s a problem that can be overcome, according to Arianne Missimer, the state media representative with the Delaware Dietetic Association.
“I would encourage people to make small, attainable and realistic goals,” Missimer said. “Scheduling time with a health professional, such as a registered dietitian or exercise professional, is a good idea to ensure you are on the right track to a sound nutrition or exercise regime. Also, you must have a positive mindset in order to facilitate positive change.”
Missimer is an owner of CORE Fitness in Wilmington and also is a registered dietitian.
Common mistakes
Missimer said one common mistake among people trying to get in better shape after the holidays is that people often set their expectations too high. Moreover, people don’t gradually increase their exercise plan and they drastically cut calories.
“This is always short-lived and will result in burn out very quickly,” Missimer said. “When people experience this, it often negatively affects their mindset, ‘Every time I try to lose weight, it doesn’t work,’ when really it was an unrealistic approach from the beginning.”
Danny Wandless, manager and co-owner of Anytime Fitness in Smyrna, said people try to do too much, too soon. The end result makes people feel like going to the gym is a choir.
Key points to consider
One important factor is to be consistent. Trish Keller, the Wellness Coordinator at Anytime Fitness in Smyrna, said a person should find something they are passionate about and stick with it. Keller is also a certified athletic trainer.
“Make a commitment and stay with it. Stay consistent and do it every day. It can be something small,” Keller said. “Exercise is a lifestyle, not just something you do in January.”
Wandless said people should be committed to working out three to four days a week but not to focus on results in the beginning. He suggests including cardio and weight training in every routine.
However, every person is different so some people may need to consult a trainer to cater a routine to the individual’s specific “If you’re on a trip and don’t know the route, you’ll be driving around never able to find your destination. Once you have a map, you’re able to get to your destination on time.”
It happens every year. People vow to lose weight as soon as the holidays are over. Then the winter months fly right on by and before you know it, it’s summer time and that decision to get healthy was never fulfilled.
Dieticians and athletic trainers see this type of thing all the time but it’s a problem that can be overcome, according to Arianne Missimer, the state media representative with the Delaware Dietetic Association.
“I would encourage people to make small, attainable and realistic goals,” Missimer said. “Scheduling time with a health professional, such as a registered dietitian or exercise professional, is a good idea to ensure you are on the right track to a sound nutrition or exercise regime. Also, you must have a positive mindset in order to facilitate positive change.”
Missimer is an owner of CORE Fitness in Wilmington and also is a registered dietitian.
Common mistakes
Missimer said one common mistake among people trying to get in better shape after the holidays is that people often set their expectations too high. Moreover, people don’t gradually increase their exercise plan and they drastically cut calories.
“This is always short-lived and will result in burn out very quickly,” Missimer said. “When people experience this, it often negatively affects their mindset, ‘Every time I try to lose weight, it doesn’t work,’ when really it was an unrealistic approach from the beginning.”
Danny Wandless, manager and co-owner of Anytime Fitness in Smyrna, said people try to do too much, too soon. The end result makes people feel like going to the gym is a choir.
Key points to consider
One important factor is to be consistent. Trish Keller, the Wellness Coordinator at Anytime Fitness in Smyrna, said a person should find something they are passionate about and stick with it. Keller is also a certified athletic trainer.
“Make a commitment and stay with it. Stay consistent and do it every day. It can be something small,” Keller said. “Exercise is a lifestyle, not just something you do in January.”
Wandless said people should be committed to working out three to four days a week but not to focus on results in the beginning. He suggests including cardio and weight training in every routine.
However, every person is different so some people may need to consult a trainer to cater a routine to the individual’s specific “If you’re on a trip and don’t know the route, you’ll be driving around never able to find your destination. Once you have a map, you’re able to get to your destination on time.”
Learn to eat right
Missimer doesn’t suggest dieting. Instead a person should aim for a healthy meal plan to suit a healthy lifestyle. “If you go ‘on’ a diet, you have to go ‘off’ a diet, implying that dieting is always short-term,” Missimer said.
Missimer continues stating it’s important to include a variety of healthy options in a meal plan. While all foods can be incorporated, it’s important to eat certain things such as sugary foods in moderation. It’s also important to limit food high in saturates fats.
Although Keller isn’t a registered dietitian, she compares food intake to that of a bank account for her clients.
“I tell my clients they’re like a bank account. If you have $2,000, would you spend it all on one thing? You should spread it out,” Keller said.
Email Jennifer Dailey at jennifer.dailey@doverpost.com.
