Posts

… Time to get ready for the summer…

1526125_2260250707796_334290175_n

 

Christmas has come and gone. You have had the chance to relax with your loved ones.  You also had the chance to enjoy some good home cooked meals (and desserts!).  So as 2015 quickly gets here, you should get ready to start working towards your health and fitness goals.

Like most people, I am sure that you may have started to create a list of things to accomplish in 2015.  Instead of making 30…60…90 day mini challenges try to strive for LIFESTYLE changes that will be beneficial for you and your family.

You can try things such as:

  • cooking more meals at home
  • limiting how many meals you eat out at food establishments
  • planning the meals you will eat when you do go out to eat
  • finding a facility that will accommodate your workout routine and fitness goals
  • trying to improve your overall eating and drinking habits (healthy snacks and drinking more water)
  • setting REALISTIC goals to achieve (like losing 1-3 lbs a week…preparing to participate in an athletic activity at a certain time later in the year)

Another important thing to also find is a good support system.  You have to have people around you that will help you stay on track and to help you stay accountable for your goals.  You can create this group with friends who have similar goals or you can ask your family.  These people can be a form or motivation and encouragement for you on the days it is hard for you to stay focused on your goals. There will be days that you will want to give in and give up.  But, you have to remember why you want to achieve these goals and find ways to stay motivated and on track with what you want to do.

I am BIG on rewarding the efforts of friends and clients who reach their goals.  If it is something small or simple, any prize can help you to stay enthusiastic and motivated about working towards your goal.  You can ask family or friends to contribute to your goals.  Every time you lose a pound or an inch towards your goals, they can put a dollar (or pledge something else) for you to have when you start to reach your other goals.  Lose 15 lbs, have your family or friends take you out to your favorite place to eat.  Lose 30 lbs have your family or friends take you to buy a new shirt or pair of pants.  Reach your overall goal and reward yourself with a new pair of shoes or new clothes (that will fit your newly sculpted body 😉 ).

There are so many things that you can do that can help you to stay on track with what you want to achieve.  The hardest part will be to plan everything out.  But once you get started, it may be hard to get you to stop!

Stay dedicated. Stay motivated. And keep striving for success!