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Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.<\/p>\n
This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.<\/p>\n
At an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.<\/p>\n
For those of you who aren’t so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!<\/p>\n
Be realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.<\/p>\n
Instead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.<\/p>\n
Plan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.<\/p>\n
Outline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Make a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.<\/p>\n
Reward yourself\u00a0![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ChalfontHouse_002-1024x680.jpg\")
<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.<\/p>\n
If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.<\/p>\n
Track your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.<\/p>\n
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Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n
Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n
Knee Circles<\/p>\n
Hip Circles<\/p>\n
Torso Twists<\/p>\n
Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n
Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n
Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n“If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\nPlan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\nOutline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\nMake a list of pros and cons\u00a0![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Audley\/Web)
<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!\r\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\nReward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\nDon\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\nStick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.\r\n\r\nKnee Circles\r\n\r\nHip Circles\r\n\r\nTorso Twists\r\n\r\nShoulder Rolls\r\n\r\nNeck (down and up and left and right)\r\n\r\nMotivational quote<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"If you start now, you'll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don't delay - start today!\"\r\n\r\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK - and you don't even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement's villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0","_et_gb_content_width":"","_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[10193,9568,274,11068,1309,9562,11069,3465,11067,10222,11065,9571,11064,4596,9566,9567,11066,4722,10293,11063],"class_list":["post-22866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-misc"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-03 10:32:30","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22866"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25438,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866\/revisions\/25438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22866"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=22866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Give yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.<\/p>\n
Outline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Make a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.<\/p>\n
Reward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.<\/p>\n
If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.<\/p>\n
Track your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.<\/p>\n
Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n
Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n
Knee Circles<\/p>\n
Hip Circles<\/p>\n
Torso Twists<\/p>\n
Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n
Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n
Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n“If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\nPlan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\nOutline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\nMake a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!\r\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\nReward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\nDon\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\nStick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.\r\n\r\nKnee Circles\r\n\r\nHip Circles\r\n\r\nTorso Twists\r\n\r\nShoulder Rolls\r\n\r\nNeck (down and up and left and right)\r\n\r\nMotivational quote<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"If you start now, you'll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. 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<\/a>Make a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.<\/p>\n
Reward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.<\/p>\n
If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.<\/p>\n
Track your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.<\/p>\n
Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n
Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n
Knee Circles<\/p>\n
Hip Circles<\/p>\n
Torso Twists<\/p>\n
Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n
Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n
Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n“If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\nPlan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\nOutline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\nMake a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!\r\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\nReward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\nDon\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\nStick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.\r\n\r\nKnee Circles\r\n\r\nHip Circles\r\n\r\nTorso Twists\r\n\r\nShoulder Rolls\r\n\r\nNeck (down and up and left and right)\r\n\r\nMotivational quote<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"If you start now, you'll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. 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Don\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.<\/p>\n
Reward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.<\/p>\n
If you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.<\/p>\n
Track your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.<\/p>\n
Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n
Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n
Knee Circles<\/p>\n
Hip Circles<\/p>\n
Torso Twists<\/p>\n
Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n
Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n
Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n“If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\nPlan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\nOutline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\nMake a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!\r\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\nReward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\nDon\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\nStick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.\r\n\r\nKnee Circles\r\n\r\nHip Circles\r\n\r\nTorso Twists\r\n\r\nShoulder Rolls\r\n\r\nNeck (down and up and left and right)\r\n\r\nMotivational quote<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"If you start now, you'll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. 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Keep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.<\/p>\n
Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\nAnd if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n
Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n
Knee Circles<\/p>\n
Hip Circles<\/p>\n
Torso Twists<\/p>\n
Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n
Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n
Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n“If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\nPlan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\nOutline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\nMake a list of pros and cons\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nIt may help to write down your game plan\u00a0to keep your motivation strong; and make a list of what you want to achieve. Develop this list over time, and ask others to contribute to it. Keep your list with you and refer to it when you need help keeping your resolve. Stick a copy on the fridge door and keep one by your bed lest your enthusiasm should flag!\r\nTalk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\nReward yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\nDon\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\nStick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. 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Stick to it<\/strong><\/p>\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!<\/p>\n
Keep trying<\/strong><\/p>\n And if you don’t manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.<\/p>\n Daily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong><\/p>\n Aim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.<\/p>\n Knee Circles<\/p>\n Hip Circles<\/p>\n Torso Twists<\/p>\n Shoulder Rolls<\/p>\n Neck (down and up and left and right)<\/p>\n Motivational quote<\/strong><\/p>\n “If you start now, you’ll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don’t delay – start today!”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0 Chances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\u00a0\r\n<\/h4>\n
Audley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK – and you don’t even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement’s villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
Lee James, Fitness Supervisor at Audley Binswood,\u00a0keeps\u00a0residents in shape\u00a0with a 10-point motivation plan and exercises in a gym with stained-glass windows\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nChances are at some time in your life, you\u2019ve made a New Year\u2019s resolution \u2014 and then broken it.\r\n\r\nThis year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, you will have a much better year if your resolution sticks.\r\n\r\nAt an Audley Retirement village where state-of-the-art gyms, fitness studios and swimming pools are all on site you will have a better chance of success.\r\n\r\nFor those of you who aren't so lucky here\u00a0are 10 tips to get you started!\r\nBe realistic<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThe surest way to fall short of your goal is to make it\u00a0unattainable. For instance, resolving to never\u00a0eat your favourite food ever again is setting you up to fail.\r\n\r\nInstead, strive for a goal that is attainable, such as avoiding that chocolate biscuit\u00a0more often than you do now.\r\n
Plan ahead<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nGive yourself a decent length of time to achieve your goal. Months rather than weeks so you can still enjoy those\u00a0special occasions, birthdays and anniversaries.\r\n
Outline your plan<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDecide how you will deal with the temptation to skip that exercise class or have that piece of cake. This could include calling on a friend for support, booking another class straightaway or\u00a0forgiving\u00a0yourself and starting again.\r\n
Make a list of pros and cons\u00a0
Talk about it<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nDon\u2019t keep your resolution a secret. Tell friends and family members so they can\u00a0support your resolve to give up some bad habits and\u00a0improve your health. The best-case scenario is to find a buddy who shares your resolve so you can\u00a0motivate each other and meet for exercise classes, walks and swimming sessions.\r\n
Reward yourself\u00a0
<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nThis doesn\u2019t mean eating\u00a0an entire box of chocolates. Celebrate\u00a0your success by treating yourself to something you enjoy that doesn\u2019t negate all your have achieved.\r\n\r\nIf you have been sticking to your promise to eat better, for example, reward yourself with\u00a0some\u00a0new fitness clothing (which may be a size smaller than you bought before) or going to a movie with a friend.\r\nTrack your progress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nKeep track of each small success. Short-term goals are easier to achieve, and each small accomplishment will help keep you motivated. Instead of focusing on losing 30 pounds, focus on losing the first five. Keep a food journal to help you stay on track, and reward yourself for each five pounds lost.\r\n
Don\u2019t beat yourself up<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nObsessing over the occasional slip won\u2019t help you. Do the best you can each day, and take one day at a time.\r\n\r\n
Stick to it<\/strong>\r\n\r\nExperts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity to become a habit and six months for it to become part of your life. It won\u2019t happen overnight, so be persistent and patient!\r\n\r\nKeep trying<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAnd if you don't manage to stay on track,\u00a0don\u2019t despair. Start over again! Recommit for 24 hours. You can do anything for 24 hours. Each morning refresh your resolve. The 24-hour increments will soon build on each other and, before you know it, you will be back on track.\r\n\r\nDaily warm up \/ mobility routine<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAim to do 12 repetitions of the following five exercises every day. They will help to keep your joints supple and are a good\u00a0warm up before an exercise class or swim.\r\n\r\nKnee Circles\r\n\r\nHip Circles\r\n\r\nTorso Twists\r\n\r\nShoulder Rolls\r\n\r\nNeck (down and up and left and right)\r\n\r\nMotivational quote<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"If you start now, you'll start seeing results one day earlier than if you wait until tomorrow. So don't delay - start today!\"\r\n\r\nAudley has top of the range gym equipment and health clubs in most of its villages across the UK - and you don't even have to own a village property to be a member.\u00a0For details of all Audley Retirement's villages visit www.audleyretirement.co.uk<\/a><\/em>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\u00a0","_et_gb_content_width":"","_analytify_skip_tracking":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[10193,9568,274,11068,1309,9562,11069,3465,11067,10222,11065,9571,11064,4596,9566,9567,11066,4722,10293,11063],"class_list":["post-22866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-misc"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-03 10:32:30","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22866"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25438,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22866\/revisions\/25438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22866"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=22866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}