Why Jan.1

So, week one of meeting with the new clients is done!  It always amazes me why everyone has to start eating healthy and exercising on Jan 1.  Why is that such a magical date, every year?  Do we never think about health and fitness any other time of the year?  We don't decide we have to wait until Jan. 1 to buy a house or a car so why do we wait until then to get a personal trainer, or a gym membership?  Do we never think about the crap we are putting into our bodies between Jan 2 and Dec. 31? Why do we have to start eating healthy only on Jan. 1?  I commend those who came out and I commend them even more so if they continue to use the sessions or the membership they booked beyond, ah, let's say, the middle of Jan. Hmmm....I wonder how many people do really stick with it?  I hope the numbers are high but who knows. With that being said, it takes a very strong person to make the changes needed, regardless of when they do it and day one at the gym is a great start. I certainly hope those whom I am working with will stay committed past the middle of Jan. They seem like they are truly ready to make a difference so I suspect I'll have them for a while, which is great for me.  I LOVE seeing people work towards new goals, get excited when they reach some of their milestones, and I enjoy helping them do things they never thought possible.  I feel like I am truly in the moment with them.  I remember those days when every goal met, no matter how big or small, was huge in my mind.  I believe everyone should feel that bit of excitement at least once in their life.