Why we give up on resolutions.

Have you ever made a commitment to do something but then not followed through?

I'm sure we all have at some point.

When I go back on a commitment, I tend to get that sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. My conscious kicks in and regret comes into play. 

We've probably all experienced that feeling before. One of the most common commitments most of us tend to go back on is the commitment we make once the clock turns midnight on New Years Eve.

Very few people actually stick with their resolutions well beyond the month of January. I'm sure some of us couldn't even list what our past New Year's resolutions even were.

So, why do we do this? Why do we give up on resolutions and commitments that we set for ourselves?

For many of us, we fail to follow through because the resolution or goal we set is far too broad. We set goals like: workout more, get healthy, spend less money, or be happier, etc. Goals that are this broad, though, leave so much room for failure because we do not lay out a specific action plan to achieve the goal. For example, what would you even define as "healthy" if your goal is to get healthy? What do you define as "more" if your goal is to do something more in your life?

Another reason our resolutions tend to get pushed aside is that they are often times unrealistic. We set goals of getting to the gym six times each week when we currently do not go at all. We set a goal of going cold-turkey on a bad habit. These unrealistic expectations most often lead to quitting.

We also give up on our resolutions because they are based off willpower, not a sequenced plan of attack. We make a goal to get healthy, assuming that we will be able to resist the chocolate brownie when it is placed in front of us. Instead of actually writing down an action plan, we are quick to assume mental will power will be enough. 

So, why are we writing about this in the middle of September--many months past the new year?

With it being roughly the third week into September, we'd like you to reflect on how you are doing with your resolution. Did you fall into the trap of setting a goal that was too broad; too unrealistic; or based too much off willpower alone? 

If you have strayed away from your goal, the good news is that IT IS NOT TOO LATE! It is not too late go back and work on your goal--even if you have strayed away from it for awhile. 

Now is the time to re-evaluate where you are at with your goals you set back in January, and if you have abandoned them, see what you can still accomplish in the next few months. It is never to late to start, and (as celebrity trainer Autumn says) if you are tired of starting over, then stop quitting!

Now that the school year is back in full swing, and we are all back into our normal routines and schedules, think of all you can still accomplish and achieve--it's never too late to start up again! We hope you make the necessary steps to do so.

Have a great week!

Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Our NEW fall schedule!!!

This morning was magical.

We had left the windows open over night, and our house was a chilly 62 degrees.
We put on long sleeve shirts to go on a morning walk.
And we made pumpkin flavored coffee this morning (thank goodness it's socially acceptable to bring back the pumpkin flavoring).

I know it's still August, but FALL is almost here!

With everyone's schedules changing as we begin the new school year, we have a NEW fall calendar for the fitness center. We have some NEW group classes we will be offering. We also have some fun fall events coming up. Read below to find out more on what we will be offering this fall!

Our first new class we will be offering is a seven week yoga series for ALL ability levels. Our instructor, Meghan Pitstick, will be able to differentiate the class for all ability levels. Our yoga instructor, Meghan, is new to the LC 24 HR Fitness team. For those of you who do not know Meghan, she grew up in Rockwell City and currently resides there with her boyfriend Reid and their two dogs.  She enjoys working on DIY projects, painting, and traveling.  She completed her 200 hr. yoga teacher training at Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India in June. Rishikesh, India is considered the “yoga capital” and sits at the base of the Himalaya Mountains. Vinyasa Yoga School is certified by Yoga Alliance and the academics are structured around yoga teacher training, meditation, yoga therapy, mantra, anatomy/philosophy and Ayurveda. The seven week "Flow Series" costs just $49.00. You can also come for individual classes if you don't sign up for the whole series. Yoga can be fun for all ages and doesn’t require the flexibility that most people assume it does. We are so lucky to have Meghan join our team--she is wonderful and very talented. As of now, her class will be Monday evenings at 7:30 PM starting August 29th.  She is open to coming in at different times as well if that does not work in everyone's schedules. 

In addition to yoga, we will also be continuing to offer Zumba classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM and Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM starting September 6th.  If you are unfamiliar with Zumba, it is a high energy dance workout that is unlike anything you've done before! Even the most uncoordinated person can still have fun and get a good workout at Zumba. It is definitely something to check out!




Melissa will also be continuing to offer her Cardio Sculpt class on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 5:45 PM starting August 30th.  Melissa can differentiate this workout to all ability levels. It is a fun and challenging way to work multiple muscle groups while getting in a good cardio workout. 

We will be offering another new class called STRONG by Zumba, and it is taught by Lore Hucka. STRONG is a total body workout that is filled with energy. This high-energy 60 minute workout is fun and challenging. Lore will start teaching this class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM and Saturday morning at 9:30 AM starting September 27th. 





If you would rather work individually with a personal trainer, Melissa Schliesman and Ashley Duncan offer personal training for individuals who would like some one-on-one coaching. 

In addition to these weekly events, make sure to write down the date of the Redenius Chiropractic Open House on your calendar! Come see the clinic; meet Jeff and Haley; sign up for door prizes (including free massages), and eat some cake! The open house is September 11th from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. 

Thank you to everyone for your continued support. We are so excited about all of these new fall class offerings. Now, we just need to find a way to bring in some pumpkin spice lattes for everyone! 

For more information on these class offerings, please visit our Facebook page or website. You can also call 712-464-3301 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Redenius or get more information on our classes.

Have a great week!
Dr. Jeff and Jenny Redenius

Monday: Yoga 7:30 PM
Tuesday: Cardio Sculpt 5:45 PM and Zumba 7:30 PM (through September 20th)/STRONG (starting September 27th)
Wednesday: Cardio Sculpt 5:45 PM
Thursday: Zumba 7:30 PM (through September 15th)/STRONG (starting September 29th)
Saturday: Zumba 9:30 AM (through September 17th)/STRONG (starting October 1st)