Sunday, April 28, 2013
What's holding you back ? 10 ways to get started !
Amazing things happen when you make up your mind...to make up your mind!
My local client, JC, lost another pound this week and we are 3 weeks away from the final weigh-in.
13 lbs in 6 weeks!
His goal is to lose 7 more lbs by May 16th. I've decided to not update again until that time so STAY TUNED for the final weigh-in along with before and after pics!!
As I've mentioned before, one of the biggest things JC has learned in this journey is that the buck stops with him. HE is in charge of the outcome and has taken all the steps to make it happen-I'm so proud of him!
What's holding YOU back from beginning your journey? I think the key for most people isn't that they think they can't do it, it's that they truly don't know how to get started.
So.....here are 10 ways to help you get started today!
1. Make the decision to try: Don't think about the finish line, just make up your mind to try. Don't THINK just DO.
2. Write down your goals and keep them visible: And don't just write them down, read them and re-read them every day. Find a quote or picture to keep you thinking about your goals and what they mean to you.
3. Don't try to fit a square peg in a circle hole:
If you know you can't eat eggs, don't do it. If you know you can't workout at 5 am, don't do it. Make the program work for you , not against you.
4. Baby steps: Again, don't come out of the gate full speed if you've only been idle in the past. Pick one change a week to focus on - changes in your body are not going to happen overnight so why set yourself up for failure?
5. If you need help, ask for help: Don't waste time trying to figure out meal plans or workouts if you truly don't have the experience or the time. Hire a trainer or nutritionist to help you get going in the right direction.
6. Make yourself accountable to others: Again, hire a trainer to help you keep the appointment with yourself or challenge a buddy to meet you at the gym or for that early morning run. If you know you have someone waiting on you, it makes a big difference.
7. Plan ahead: I really can't stress this enough. Take the time once/week to plan your schedule, think about your goals and make the appointments with yourself. Also, take 20 or 30 minutes each night to gather your items for the next day - I call it eliminating the "Crazy Train" for the morning.
8. Give yourself incentives: Who doesn't love a prize at the end of the day? Keep the reward non-food related (this is excluded of any cheat meals allowed in a specific meal plan).
9. Be prepared for your motivation to fluctuate: If only we felt like Superman or Wonder woman every single day, but we don't...because that's not real life. How to overcome it? Just do it. I know it sounds like a cliche but it's true. In all my years of training and working out, I've never ONCE said..."Crap, I wish I hadn't done that". Focus on how you feel AFTER the workout or a healthy meal, not beforehand.
10. Decide there will be no limits: Your health is a never ending journey. Accept no limitations!
Thanks for reading and have a great week!
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Hello,
I have a question about your blog, could you please email me? Thanks!!
Melanie
Hi Melanie! I don't see a place to click on your email? I'm still figuring all of this out so I'm sorry for the late response :)
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