The New Year has begun, and everyone on the planet has made their customary New Years Resolutions. Every year, on New Year’s Day, millions of people make a resolution to lose weight and get in shape. In fact, surveys show that this is the number 1 resolution in the entire world. It is also the fastest resolution to get broken. Many don’t get past the first week. Most don’t get past February.

If you have ever found yourself mumbling or thinking this to yourself, you’re not alone. This is the main reason that most people quit on their journey to get a lean and fit physique. A lack of results can throw an icy cold towel on even the most enthusiastic spirit. Yet, there are 3 important questions that you need to ask yourself before throwing in the cold, wet towel.

Well, you are in good company. The majority of people don’t really like exercise because it often means panting, sweating, pain, etc. They equate exercise with torture that they need to endure just to stay healthy.

Everybody is excited when they first start exercising. That’s why New Year resolutions are so exciting. It's something new, monotony has not set in, we are anticipiating amazing results. However, as time goes by and the initial excitement wanes, the toll of maintaining the effort starts to wear on most people.