You know what it’s like every January. The gym fills up in January, the refrigerator and pantry empty of junk food, and the library books stack up as we kick off our resolutions to exercise more, eat less, and get better about reading instead of watching TV and surfing the Internet. How’s that working out for everyone?

Everything counts…

If you think you’re having a hard time learning the Nordic walking technique, take heart. Everything counts! That means you still get the benefits of the effort because you are actually out doing it. You’ve given yourself the gift of exercise, so just enjoy the journey. Every Nordic walker started where you started, learning the technique and getting synchronized. Mastery will come with practice, so keep at it!

Everything counts…

Everything also counts in ways you may not want. Those were the days. Multiple pizza slices followed by an ice cream sundae and washed down with a sugary soft drink. For most of us, that doesn’t work anymore, nor does it do great things for our bodies. Rather than give you a list of things you should and should not eat or get an argument started about different kinds of diets, I’ll just remind you that you already have the basic knowledge to improve your diet. Consider making it a social thing, sharing ideas with friends in forums like Facebook and exchanging information during meetups. You can do it!

…but count what matters!

There are different ways to track your progress in the different dimensions of your life. take advantage of them. You’ll be even more motivated as you start to see progress. However, don’t spend all your time tracking everything. Monitor the most important elements of your progress, including the health numbers your doctor watches. Nordic Walking Guy coaches and mentors individuals and groups to help them manage their progress in meaningful ways.