Deciding to workout is one thing, but actually sticking to
it and making it a daily routine is another.
Here are some simple ways to make health and fitness part of your life
for the long haul.
Find a workout that
you love! There are endless workouts
out there, so find one you really enjoy doing. Once your workout becomes a
chore, it will be very hard to find the motivation to keep going. For example, I don’t really like running very
much. If I decided to run every day as
my workout, and do nothing else, I would last about two weeks and then be done
with it. On the other hand, I really
like circuit training mixed with weight training – it keeps it interesting for
me. Be honest with yourself about what
you like to do, mix it up and try different things.
Find a workout that
fits in your life! If you have a
jam-packed schedule, a 2 hour a day workout will likely not work well for you. And if you do try and squeeze it in, the effort
will probably not last long. There are
SO many workouts out there, so find one that works for you. Can’t seem to get yourself to the gym? Try an at home workout. Don’t have a lot of time? Find a condensed workout that produces great
results in a shorter period of time. I
recently started doing Focus T25, and it fits perfectly into my life. It is only 25 minutes a day/5 days a week, and
I can do it in the privacy of my own home.
I never have an excuse not to do it!
Don’t fixate on the
number on the scale! You are not
defined by a number, so stop stressing over it!! As you lose fat, gain muscle and retain
water, that number can fluctuate. If you
are focus only on that, it will do nothing but frustrate you. Take progress photos and measurements, it will
let you better understand the changes that are happening in your body. As you keep making progress, you can reflect
on the pictures of your “old self” and motivate yourself to keep pushing
forward.
Eat Clean! You’ve heard it before, abs are made in
the kitchen. Don’t sabotage your workout
efforts by eating a crappy diet. I
strongly suggest you track your food in My Fitness Pal. It is a great way to understand exactly what
you are eating and how it breaks down (macronutrients). Different macronutrient percentages (protein,
carbs, fat) will produce different results – so if you get the right mix you
will see results faster. I’m a strong
believer in moderation. If you eat clean
80% of the time, you have a little more flexibility with the other 20%. I workout hard and eat pretty clean during
the week and then indulge a little more on the weekends. If you see the
progress of your hard work, you are much more likely to stick with it!
If you have any questions, please
email me at TeamFitini@gmail.com.
If you want to join Team Fitini for
free and have me as your personal coach, you can do it here: https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/free?referringRepId=204731
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