How Are Those New Year's Resolutions Coming?

We are now 8 weeks into 2009. How are you resolutions coming? Are you on target or have you given up on them? Spring is right around the corner. Are you going to be in better shape than last year? Will you be enjoying outdoor activities or will you still be complaining about your winter weight gain?

If you've fallen off the exercise wagon, now is the time to get back on.

If your workout routine is feeling stale, get a new one.

Set some reasonable goals for regular exercise and reward yourself when you meet them with a massage, facial, CD, DVD box set, a concert or a play, etc. Or, take the opposite approach and penalize yourself for missed workouts. Pledge not to watch your favorite TV show unless you've worked out a minimum of twice within the last 7 days or fine yourself $5 or $10 for each missed workout. To keep you honest and accountable, give the money to a friend, co-worker or your spouse for safe keeping. When you reach a certain dollar amount, let them decide where to donate the money.