Denise Austin has been a fitness leader for 40 years, so she knows a thing or two about making New Year's resolutions That stick.
People often take on too much or make their decisions too difficult, and the key is to start small, Austin told Fox News Digital.
“Make it easy for you. It's very difficult for you, if you're going to join a gym, you know, it might take you driving to get there. These are obstacles in your way, so make it easy for you. And that's why I love walking? I love walking.” I think exercising at home makes everyone comfortable.
Denise Austin shared simple tips to help stick to your New Year's resolution. (Getty Images)
“Otherwise you wouldn't do it,” Austin said.
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67 years old She advised people to create “small habits” that they know they will be able to stick to, and stressed the importance of starting each day on the right foot.
“Make it comfortable.”
“Keep those things consistent because it always starts with that kind of morning routine. And I'm a big believer in a great morning routine. It kind of sets up your day. You feel better. So, think about how easy it is to do that. Make your day start with just a 20-minute walk.”
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“I always start my day with a good walk. Feel the sunshine? It's good vitamin D no matter the weather. Just get out and do 20 minutes. You'll feel so much better. Your energy level will go up during the day. You'll feel great,” Austin told Fox News Digital. “Towards yourself as well, it gives you that kind of extra momentum for the week.”
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Denise has perfected her own morning routine, which includes an “old school” tradition.
Denise Austin has been a fitness expert for 40 years. (Diana Walker/Getty Images)
Fitness guru Dennis Austin was a household name in the 1980s. (Getty Images)
“I wake up and have my coffee. I'm still reading the newspaper. I'm old school. Then I start my 30-minute routine,” she said.
Austin noted that she only works out 30 minutes a day to make sure she does that.
“This way, I kind of have the mental mindset that I'm going to eat healthy for the day because I went all out for 30 minutes,” she said.
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Austin explained that the key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is incorporating small steps throughout the day that will set you up for success.
“The main thing for me, as I always tell people, is start small. Just do it for 10 minutes or 20 minutes. Drink lots of water. Try to eat whole foods from now on. If you can start with your New Year's resolutions, eat really healthy.” “Get rid of some of these processed foods as much as you can and make your own,” she said.
Dennis and Jeff Austin married in 1983. They have two daughters: Kelly (pictured) and Katie. (Getty Images)
Austin suggested eliminating “bad” seed oils, such as canola oil, and suggested replacing them with olive or avocado oil instead.
“Doing these little things goes a long way. I'm also a real believer in getting out in the morning sun. It really helps. Even if it's just 10 minutes, it makes you feel better and lifts your mood. It really suppresses depression,” Austin said.
Watch: Dennis Austin says you should do 'small habits' to stick to your New Year's resolutions
And despite being in tip-top shape, the fitness guru has a New Year's resolution she's setting for herself too.
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Denise Austin and her youngest daughter Katie Austin attended the ESPY Awards in July. (Fraser Harrison/Getty Images)
“I want to start meditating,” she began. “My oldest daughter, Kelly Austin, has been teaching me ways to meditate more, and I want to make that my daily habit. So I've been trying, you know, trying to relax. I enjoy yoga. So, for me, yoga feels like meditation because I'm at peace with it and I'm stretching.” I also like walking and meditating.
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Denise married her husband, Jeff Austin, in 1983. The couple has two daughters, Kelly and Katie Austin.
