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Many aspire to lead a healthier lifestyle and enhance their physical appearance. The most popular resolutions at the start of a new year typically revolve around better nutrition and increased physical activity. However, a mere 8% of people are successful in realizing these goals. The key distinction between those who achieve their objectives and those who do not is the practice of tracking. Successful individuals are diligent trackers, as they understand the importance of monitoring their progress. Setting health goals is relatively straightforward. The real challenge lies in maintaining momentum and perseverance until those goals are met. The Importance of Tracking Your Health Goals Tracking serves as a form of self-accountability. While you may have a fitness coach or a workout partner to keep you in check, self-accountability is crucial because only you are aware of the extra sugar you consumed, even if your workout buddy isn't. The intention behind tracking is not to induce guilt but to offer constructive feedback on your journey. It allows you to acknowledge minor victories and pinpoint areas that require improvement. Tracking brings your efforts into focus. Monitoring Your Diet To effectively manage your dietary goals, maintaining a food journal is highly recommended. Keep this journal with you at all times and document every item of food and drink you consume throughout the day. Reviewing your food log and confronting the reality of your junk food consumption can be a powerful motivator. Leaving your food journal at home and recalling your meals at day's end is not advisable, as it's easy to overlook the smaller snacks, such as the one you had before dinner. While some prefer a physical journal, there are numerous digital options for those who prefer a more technological approach. MyFitnessPal and Lose It! are two of the top-rated apps for dietary tracking. Monitoring Your Physical Activity The inclination to reduce the intensity of workouts or skip them altogether is common. Without regular monitoring, your dedication can wane, leading to the abandonment of your fitness objectives. Most individuals utilize a mix of electronic devices and apps to monitor their physical activities. There's a motivational aspect to having a device that quantifies the distance you've walked or the calories you've burned. Pair this with a social app that enables you to share your progress and support others, and you have a potent combination for staying motivated. While tracking may seem like an additional task, it is what separates those who remain committed from those who falter. Ultimately, if you're serious about achieving your health objectives, you must be prepared to go the extra mile and utilize all available tools that give you an advantage by allowing you to quantify the energy and effort invested in making your aspirations a reality.
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