Don’t say CLOSING. Lady Liberty may be undergoing a yearlong safety renovation, but those involved with the makeover are adamant that visitors will experience only restricted access, not a complete shutdown.

What does this have to do with you?

While a year may seem like a long time to complete a makeover, in reality, that’s the timeframe I give clients eager to quickly lose weight or get back into shape. Think about all of the things you experience in one year; vacations, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, illness, injuries, work commitments and business travel – the list is huge.

So regardless of what life throws in your path over the course of one year, the trick is to hold onto the gains and changes that you’ve made, all the while continuing to make progress. It’s incredibly easy to get sidetracked, yet if you can stay the course for 365 days, you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goal!