5 Ways to Help You Stay the Course

We're half way through January and the gyms and classes across the country are rammed with those who are looking to make a go of a healthier lifestyle.  However this is the time where a lot of those will start to slump and begin to go back to their old ways and give up on those new year good intentions. 

People give up for a number of reasons but here are 5 ways that if you follow them will greatly reduce the risk of you becoming one of them and being the one to stay the course for the rest of the year.

1.) Set yourself Goals:-  If you don't set yourself goals how are you going to focus on what you truly want out of that gym membership?  If you don't know where you are going how will you know when you get there?  Choose 2-3 goals one short term to be reached in 6 weeks, one to be completed in 3 months and if you like, a longer term goal to be achieved in 6 -12 months.  In this way you will keep focused and this will help to keep you motivated. Ensure it's measureable and realistic such as ' I plan to lose half a stone in 6 weeks.'  Rather than 'I want to lose some weight' or I want to lose 5 stone in 6 weeks!' The first can't be measured and there's no end time and the second isn't realistic within the time given.

2.) Don't Try to Do Too Much Too Soon:-  Where a lot of people go wrong is that they go from sitting on the sofa for years and than straight to the gym trying to spend hours there 7 days a week.  This volume and frequency of workload is impossible to maintain for long term and they either give up exhausted or get an injury.  Start off slowly, allow your body to get used to exercise, try 2 - 3 times a week exercising for 40-60 minutes at a time and than slowly build upon this.




3.) Train with Someone:- If you have a training buddy with similar goals you will help keep both of you in line, neither wanting to let the other person down.

4.) Get Plenty of Rest:-  If you've been up most of the night watching T.V or gaming with your mates you properly won't want to be facing a class or gym session the next day.  Do yourself a favour and get a good night's sleep in  order to have enough energy to complete that exercise session.

5.) Consume the Right Type of Food:-  It's no good having a great work out and than replacing your energy levels with junk food such as take-aways, crisps and chocolate.  Ensure you plan ahead and have your nutrition programme sorted out.  Nothing will slow down your results and scupper your fitness goals quicker than bad nutrition.  Try a Herbalife F1 protein shake during the day and after your work out to ensure you're getting the right amount and balance of nutrients your body needs to help it achieve your fitness goals.

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