With the beginning of the new year comes those resolutions of millions of people to get more physically fit by joining gyms. Most people need a clean slate to start something new, and the beginning of the year is just the jump start they need. Along with working out and being more active, people should also focus on the other aspects that have lead you to where you are now. The most notable aspect is your eating habits. If you have poor eating habits, it will counteract the hard work you put in at the gym. Who wants their efforts to be in vain? No one (hopefully, lol). If you change the way you eat, you'll see results. This is definitely easier said than done though. You have to be focused on your goal at all times, plan to keep yourself on track, and surround yourself with positive influences. Have a friend hold you accountable, prep your meals so that hunger doesn't cause you to make bad decisions on the fly, align your nutrition with your fitness goals, etc.
A friend of mine always encourages me to workout, even when I don't want to. I feel that they hold me accountable. They do the same with my nutrition. Because they know what I'm trying to do, I feel that it makes me try harder to not let myself down, and to not let them down either. At the end of the day you have to want it more for yourself than they want it for you. Figure out what your excuses are and try to find options and solutions. We have 5 months until June people. Let's start construction on these Summer bodies made in the Winter. We can do it!!!
What are some of your goals? What are some of the things holding you back? What are your solutions? Comment. Your answers may help someone in need :-)
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ReplyDeleteI'll admit. I have completely lost myself with food. Even though people "think" I'm in shape, I know that I'm really not. I used to be a little more disciplined with eating. I used to eat more veggies and fruit and I honestly miss it. So, that said, one of my goals is to do just that - eat more veggies and fruit while minimizing the amount of greasy, fast foods. More home cooked meals is another goal which will help with my veggies and fruit intake. To help me achieve that goal, I bought an Erin Condren meal planner dashboard so that I can plan meals ahead of time for the week. That was a huge problem. I would always settle for something quick and convenient when not having a clue what I wanted to eat. My fitness goal is to simply tone up. I think I have a nice shape, but I know it could be better if I just toned up everything. Hopefully, this year I'll regain some motivation and discipline. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Dominique,
DeleteWe all get off track at some point. We just have to find the right motivation to get back on track, and the discipline to stay on track. A meal planner is a wonderful way to set yourself up for success with meal planning. You'll know ahead of time what you'll be eating and you can make sure it's packed full of fruits and veggies and lean proteins. Eating on the fly is usually what throws people off of their desired eating regimen. Planning is essential.
Love the skin you're in. It's so important to do that, and by loving the skin you're in, taking care to stay in shape is a great way to love yourself. Make toning up fun. Do some dance workouts so that you think you're just dancing and it'll help you actually want to continue getting into whatever shape you'd like. Making it fun is the key to longevity. If you're into more strenuous working out, play some music that will motivate you and put you in a positive mindset to meet your goals. Tell a friend or a relative, and if they have similar goals you can try to work on them together. But if they are slacking, don't you slack. You'll need to be cautious of anything that is not in line with you meeting your goals.
The moral of the story is, YOU GOT THIS!!! Begin with the end in mind and if you need more motivation, this blog is the place for you. Fill us in on your progress and thanks for commenting Dominique!