Here are some tips I find most helpful:
- To me, I think it's most important to find your why. Why do you want to work out? Why do you want to stick to the goals you've set for yourself? Finding your why can help you with the other steps. For me, my why is because I love the way it feels after I workout. It gives me energy and as Elle Woods taught us in Legally Blonde, exercising gives you endorphins and endorphins make you happy! Also, I'd like to tone up my body more, especially for summer.
- Start small--Maybe you haven't worked out in a week, or a month, or longer. You don't have to jump in full force. It's okay to take baby steps. Maybe start by committing to do one 10-minute workout or walk a day, and then gradually increase your goals. Rome was not built in a day! If you are more likely to workout if you're starting with a shorter workout then, hey, a 10-minute ab workout is better than no ab workout! The same goes for eating better. I am not going to pretend I have the best "diet," cause that would be a lie. But sometimes just telling myself, "Ok, you'll drink more water today and not do dessert today" is much easier than saying, "I must drink 8 glasses of water and can't have dessert or any junk food for the next month."
- Accountability--I find it helpful to have accountability. For me, that means this blog and posting on Instagram (crunchesandcupcakes_tiu). When I post a photo or story documenting my workout or fitness/health progress for the day it helps me stay motivated. I know there are so many other Tone it Up girls who regularly like and comment on my posts, and I feel like we're all in it together. Also, seeing their posts inspires me to go for it! The Tone it Up Community has been great for my motivation.😃
- Listen to your body--Okay, maybe this "tip" isn't going to help motivate you to workout, but it's still very important! If your body is telling you to take a rest day, take it. I suffer from migraines and have been trying to find a way to alleviate them (or get rid of them all together in a perfect world), and there are days I really want to work out, but it's just not going to happen. One, sometimes my migraines are so bad nothing but sleep will help, and two, I know that I won't be able to enjoy my workout and likely won't get through half of it. As much as I like to stick to a schedule (I aim for 4-5 times a week), if my body isn't cooperating, resting is the best thing to do sometimes. Which brings me to my last tip...
- Don't beat yourself up! If you miss a day or eat one-too-many potato chips, it's okay! Sure, you don't want to undo your progress, but it's so important to remember none of us are perfect and it's really not the end of the world if you get off schedule or have a couple extra "cheat" meals. As long as you're motivated and try to stay on track, you're doing great. I personally think not being too restrictive with yourself and not looking at foods as "good" or "bad" takes some of the pressure off, but that's just my personal feelings. The point is, even if you "mess up," don't beat yourself up about it. Instead, look at the progress you've been making and use that as motivation to view tomorrow as a new day.
xoxo,
Melissa
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