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How about it? Its a new year, we have a new president, so why not a new you? You've tried all types of yo-yo diets, and you even joined a gym. So why aren't you seeing results? Well here goes, I want you to hear me loud and clear......Does my mic sound nice? Check one, check two, can you hear me loud and clear? Okay, the reason why your not seeing results is YOU! That's right, you. I know it's hard to get out there and start a new lifestyle and be dedicated to that lifestyle after living a unhealthy one for so long. But you know what? It can be done.

No more excuses. You talk about that new diet you going to start on Monday, no start tomorrow or today. That exercise bike or elliptical you bought years ago that just serves as a clothes hanger, clear it off and do 15 Min's of cardio each morning. You have junk food in the house and your waiting till its gone to start eating right, No! give it to a food drive and start eating right today. These are the top five fitness and nutrition mistakes made by women and men:

1. I Need To Lose Weight

• There is a difference between losing weight and losing body fat. If weight goes down, doesn't body fat follow? Not necessarily. For many, an exercise regimen that includes cardiovascular and resistance training increases muscle while eliminating body fat. The overall effect is a tighter, more toned physique, but body weight could stay the same or even increase.

2.It's reduced fat or low-fat, so i can eat as much as i want, Right?

• Wrong! just because something claims to be low-fat or reduced fat doesn't mean that it is low in sodium, carbs or even sugar.

3.Weights will make me bulky, so I don't use them

• If you are looking to tone and sculpt a nice physique, cardio alone will not do it. While cardio is needed in any exercise regiment, you can do it as much as you want but it will never sculpt and tighten your body the way weight training does.

4.I take yoga for cardio

• Yoga is great if your looking for flexibility or meditation. But yoga alone will not help you lose weight, and should not be used in place of cardio. If you are looking for a cardio class, there is always kickboxing, hi-lo, and aerobic dance.

5.I eat plenty of salads, but I'm not seeing results

• Salads are a good start for someone that is trying to change their eating habits to a much healthier one. So what are you adding to your salads? And why are you not seeing results? If you are adding things like cheese,creamy dressings (ranch, blue cheese,1000 island) or fried chicken, of coarse your not going to see results. Try replacing ice burg lettuce with spinach or arugula. Instead of cheese, use walnuts. And for dressings, Try light dressings with no cream (i.e balsamic vinaigrette or oil and vinegar).