5 Ways To Keep And Meet Your Fall Fitness Goals
Stop making excuses.
September 15, 2016
There is just about a week or so left of summer. Now is the time to start planning for your summer 2017 body. Do not wait until New Years to make the life changing decision to get in-shape. By making the decision now, before your Netflix and takeout nightly routine become the norm, you’ll find it much easier to transition into a regular workout routine. Though Netflix and takeout may sound way more appealing, you’ll be kicking yourself when beach season returns and your Speedos somehow shrunk a size or two over the winter while your stomach magically expanded a few inches.
The reality is you have approximately nine months before beach season is in full swing! So start now and you’ll thank me and yourself next summer!
Here are five ways to help you keep and meet your fall fitness goals:
1 – Like business, you should set “SMART” goals. Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time related. Be specific with what you want. Do you want to lose weight? If so, how much? Do you want to gain muscle mass? Set small measurable goals. You want to add 10 lbs to how much you can curl this month or you want to be able to run two miles without stopping. Make sure your goals are achievable. You will not lose 100 lbs in one month. Be realistic with your goals. Don’t try to become an Adonis in six months. You’ll end up injuring yourself or give up. Give yourself deadlines. By doing so, you will be able to hold yourself more accountable.
2 – Don’t make excuses. Excuses are for quitters. Be the person that inspires others. If you find yourself starting to think of excuses, immediately think of your goals and how you wont hit them if you don’t follow through. Don’t give up! Think of fitness as a marathon not a sprint. There will always be hold-ups and setbacks but you have to fight thought it. You will thank yourself in six month, a year, and longer if you stick with it.
3 – Find a picture of someone you aim to look like. Again, look back to the realistic portion of setting “SMART” goals. Many of these ripped up god like individuals spend hours at the gym and maintain a perfect diet. Unless you’re looking to give up alcohol and takeout, then be realistic with who you idolize.
4 – If you’re trying to lose weight, avoid weighing yourself frequently. The scale can be misleading. Go based on how your clothes fit and how you feel. Weigh your self every couple of weeks to make sure you are on track. If you notice you are not heading in the right direction, review your diet and workout routine and make the necessary modifications.
5 – Let people know what you are doing and have them hold you accountable. Your friends can help keep you motivated and even go with you to the gym. Having a friend with you helps reduce gymtimidation and holds you accountable. Plus, its way more fun to have someone to checkout people at the gym with.
If you have additional questions or suggestions for future articles, feel free to message me on Instagram @Danwelden or contact through my website Danstotalfitness.com.
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