Motivational Tips
You can always begin any exercise program with your own cardio routine of fast-paced walking for 30 minutes a day! This is the perfect time of year to being your future to a healthy new you! Don’t let the gym intimidate you from gaining the accomplishments you deserve! Remember, if you put your mind to it, you can do it!!
What do you plan to achieve in a year? Try to suit your objectives to your calendar, and do not look forward to see the results in just a snap.
The bottom line is that in staying motivated to exercise entails a lot of hard work, which is contrary to what most people tend to think. The main idea is to let people change their lifestyle because it is only through this way that they will absolutely change their weight…for the better.
A new study, published in Psychology and Health, reveals that using your willpower to perform one task drains you of the willpower to tackle a task that is entirely different. It suggests that cognitive (mental) tasks as well as emotional tasks can often deplete our capacity to motivate ourselves to workout and exercise! The article suggests that we only have “so much” willpower. Wow!!! However, don’t let this keep you from moving up off that sofa! Willpower like any other muscle, needs to be challenged and exercised! It can build and become your key to successfully accomplishing everything that we try to acquire into our busy lifestyles! The article suggests that by constantly challenging ourselves to say no to that piece of chocolate cake, and forcing ourselves to read and exercise those 30 minutes that we allot for in the evenings will ultimately pay off big time! It’s actually building more and more willpower to do the really big projects and goals that we may have been putting off!
Try some simple strategies to increase your willpower by planning your daily activities and writing them in your planner. Use music and the buddy system to keep you on track and accountable! It’s sure worth a try… your will is your way!
Find a workout that works for you! Not everyone is into the gym. You may find that working out isn’t really work at all if you enjoy the exercise. If you want to explore the city, take a bike ride or run a few blocks. Try power-walking at the mall while taking note of the after-holiday sales. As long as you’re moving, you’re chances of burning calories increases and your motivation will too!
Eat more frequent, smaller proportion meals. By packing a lunch and controlling what your food intake is by eating healthy meals and snacking regularly, you will find that you’re less hungry and less likely to mindlessly eat or stuff yourself at dinner. Put your body on a schedule of eating every few hours, and don’t forget to drink lots of water.
Keep a journal. It’s important to keep our goals in mind and close at all times. Journaling is a great way to stay on track, and to learn what food you’re craving and shouldn’t be eating. Write down the things you find working for you, as well as the things that do not seem to be working. Be true to yourself, and your body will be true to you!
Try strength training. Cardio is important, but combining strength with cardio is noticeable and motivating. When we become stronger, the cardio becomes easier and our muscles become leaner. It’s a sure-fire way to drop sizes and life in all those places that need lifting!
Have a buddy system. GymSport encourages you to become fit and healthy! Keep your family informed of your decision to get on the right path to the new you. Use your friends and co-workers as support and encouragement to stay focused on your goal. Once the results are noticeable, everyone will want to know your secret!