Reading this article means you have already taken the first step to reach your fitness goals, and that is having the intention to improve your health and fitness. Whether your goal is to lose weight or gain muscle, these tips will guarantee you success towards your goals!
- Consistency over motivation
Motivation is only necessary to begin your fitness journey; it is unrealistic to depend on motivation long term as it is impossible to always feel motivated to workout or eat healthy. Instead, what you want to focus on is turning your new habits into lifestyle changes. Building consistency and staying disciplined will eventually help you see the results you are looking for. Remember, results take time!
- Practice your form
At the beginning of your fitness journey pick a few exercises and continue to work on your form. It is essential to have good form in order to fully benefit from the exercise you are performing. Exercising in front of a mirror is incredibly helpful, as well as watching Youtube videos targeted towards your goals.
- Counting calories is not necessary!
When you first start working out and changing your diet, many believe keeping track of everything you eat is necessary to see results, this is not the case! This false perception eventually discourages pursuing a healthy diet long term. Focussing on one aspect of your diet which needs improvement will naturally lead to healthier and more nutritional eating habits. Improving your diet will not only help you reach your fitness goals, but you will also feel more energised throughout the day.
- Take progress pictures
Even when working out consistently it can be difficult to notice the physical changes one’s body undergoes. Taking progress pictures allows you to keep track of the progress you are making; it will also give you encouragement to carry on with your fitness journey. However, it is important to remember changes do take time and will only occur if you are following step one, which is to be consistent.
- There will never be a perfect time, start now!
Making excuses and postponing when you start your fitness journey will only delay the achievement of your goals. The phrase, “diet starts tomorrow” is one you may have heard or used before, start today as often making the decision to change your lifestyle will be the most difficult part of your journey. Once you begin you will be grateful for starting sooner than later as it simply means you are one step closer towards your goals.
Lifestyle changes such as working out and healthy eating are not easy. This is because it is something you have to continuously work on, giving up is not an option. From experience my best advice is to always keep trying. We are only human and skipping a workout or having an unhealthy meal is completely normal. Concentrate on making your health and fitness a priority in your life and the results will follow.
Staying fit with Fats 