Are You There Yet???

We're heading into March and if getting healthier was your New Year's resolution then your exercise routine should now be a habit.  You should be confident in the fitness program you're undertaking and feeling pretty good about what you've been able to do.  Right??  You feel better, you look better, you are better.  Right??

Unfortunately,  if you're like most people, that habit was never quite established!  You fell off the wagon of health.  And if you don't get up it will run you over...

If that has happened to you, then take this tip and start that fitness journey to a healthier way of  life (it's never too late to start), and yes, you can make it happen.

Tip:

For the next three months exercise (with intent) a minimum of three to four times a week.  Schedule it in your calendar either weekly or monthly. 

• Being consistent with your workout time and days will benefit you greatly.  Exercise every other day,  pick which ever days work best for you.  By keeping the same days you create structure in your week which encourages not only consistency but tells your brain to get it done.  
• The same approach works for the time you decide to exercise.  Pick a time that works for you, put it in your calendar, and keep it a priority.  Tell yourself that is your appointment for "healthy" and skipping it is not an option!  Believing you don't have the time is an excuse, you have the power to "make" the time for yourself.

If you stick with this routine long enough to give yourself a chance to succeed, not only will you feel better and look better, but you will have developed a healthy productive "habit" which you won't be eager or willing to give up anytime soon!  The more you exercise the better and stronger you get and the more you'll stick with it.  Think, "If you give a mouse a cookie...."

And, as you continue to train and get stronger you will naturally begin to eat healthier.  Seriously.

Also, keep in mind that consistency is the key to success in the world of fitness.  But realize if you miss a day or two that doesn't mean you stop.  You pick up and continue the journey, always moving forward.

Need a tip for accountability?

• Hire a trainer
• Join a boot camp
• Check out smaller gyms or personal training studios who cater to individuals and "care" about your success!  

You can do it.  Go get it done.