The new year is here and you’ve set those fitness goals. You go to the gym, you eat clean. Fast forward a few weeks and you’re struggling to stay motivated and haven’t met your goals. Don’t give up just yet, change your methods and stay fit into February. Fitness doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time, perseverance and lifestyle changes. Follow these tips to stay fit this year!
Commit to be fit Set your goals, and know why you want to achieve them. If you don’t have an ultimate goal it is easy to lose your motivation. Make a commitment and invest in yourself, signing up for a class or investing in a personal trainer can hold you accountable and can be a big investment that helps you stay on track.
Pick an exercise that interests you This is so important for fitness success. If you hate running, do not get on a treadmill. If you hate pilates, do not join that 6 am pilates class. If you walk into your first class or training session with a negative mindset you set yourself up for failure. Find an activity that excites you so that you have the confidence you need to succeed in those workouts.
Take baby steps Start with a small change that fits into your lifestyle instead of shocking your body and ultimately ending up right back where you started. Crash diets and unrealistic goals don’t work here. Small changes now allow you to achieve the results you want. Start by cutting out soda or sweets and exercising twice a week. Add more challenges as you see results and gain that confidence needed to have a healthy and fit lifestyle.
Schedule your workouts Accountability is essential to meet those fitness goals. Schedule your workouts like appointments or meetings. Put them in your calendar, book mandatory training sessions, sign up for classes with a friend. It’s harder to give up when someone else is counting on you or you have invested your valuable time and money into your fitness. Incorporating your gym time into your weekly schedule helps you stay committed long-term.
Reaching those fitness goals sure won’t be easy. But, these tips will help you take the steps to make fitness a part of your daily life and stay fit this year, and the next.
