Ways to reinvigorate new year's resolutions.

• Position: Personal Fitness

Almost all of us make New Year's resolutions to slim down, tone up, and get in shape, but more often than not, we lose motivation within a few weeks. Thelonious "T.J." Johnson, personal fitness specialist and trainer to the stars, has five easy tips that can help anyone reach his or her personal fitness goals, despite busy schedules and the stresses of a new year.

Remember, he implores, it still is only February and, if you have gotten off track--or never got started-there still is plenty of "new year" left to right the fitness ship:

Be real. Decide on a few realistic fitness goals: challenge yourself to strengthen your upper body, tone your abdomen, improve your running time, or lose 10 pounds by summer. Write them on a piece of paper and carry them with you. This little reminder will help you stay on track and keep you from reaching for an unhealthy snack.

Sweat before you sleep. Whether you are supplementing your workout routine or need to jump-start a new one, adding 20 minutes of cardio activity to the end of each day will give your metabolism an extra boost to keep working while you sleep, helping you burn off the day's extra calories. Jog around your neighborhood; take a spinning or boot camp class at the gym, or even jump rope at home. Added bonus: exercising in the evening also will help clear your mind, relieve stress, and keep you away from tempting desserts.

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