Empowering Women
By Rachel Guevara
As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish all the incredible women in our community a very Happy New Year! This is the time when the air buzzes with a sense of renewal—a euphoric feeling of starting fresh, turning the page and setting intentions for the year ahead. Let’s embrace this energy and commit to making this your year to achieve your health and fitness goals.
The power of resolutions
Resolutions have long been a new year tradition and for good reason. They give us direction, purpose and something to strive for. But let’s take it one step further this year: instead of simply setting resolutions, let’s commit to sticking by them. Imagine how amazing you’ll feel when you look back on 2025 and see how far you’ve come because you stayed consistent and followed through.
Your key to success: consistency
Consistency will be your magic word this year. Achieving your fitness goals doesn’t happen overnight—it’s the little things you do every day that add up to big changes. Whether it’s showing up to a workout, choosing a nourishing meal, or simply giving yourself grace on tough days, every choice matters.
Start small if you need to. Commit to moving your body for 30 minutes a day or drinking more water. These small habits will build momentum, and before you know it, they’ll become part of your routine. And remember, consistency doesn’t mean perfection. It’s about showing up more often than not and staying focused on the big picture.
Believe in your strength
As women, we often juggle countless responsibilities, and it’s easy to put ourselves last. This year, let’s flip the script. Investing in your health and fitness is not selfish—it’s necessary. When you feel strong, energized and confident, it ripples into every aspect of your life. You’ll be a better partner, mom, friend or professional when you’re at your best.
Believe in your ability to achieve your goals, no matter where you’re starting from. The human body is amazing, and it will respond to the effort you put in. With each step forward, you’re proving to yourself just how capable you are.
As we welcome this new year, remember this: You’ve got everything you need to succeed within you. This year is yours for the taking. Set your goals, stay consistent and let’s make 2025 the year you become the strongest, healthiest version of yourself.
Here’s to you, your goals and a year of unstoppable momentum!
Rachel Guevara is the owner of Lift & Glitz Training Studio in Northfield, NJ. With 13 years of experience in the fitness industry, Rachel holds certifications in Personal & Group Fitness through ISSA and is a Zumba Fitness Instructor. A proud single mother of two, Rachel balances her professional and personal life with grace and determination. She earned her BA in Communications from Stockton University and resides in Northfield.
