Maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly can be a daunting task when you are at the beginning of your journey for improving your health. It's also just as difficult, when you've made good progress towards your goal. Many times you hit a rut and don't see any further changes. Furthermore, with your job, overall life responsibilities and commitments to friends, family and co-workers, where will you find the time to exercise and/or start a diet???
Well, it's hard; and I've definitely been there (multiple injuries, pregnancies, vacations...). So, my challenge to you today, is just to commit to ONE new goal that you can stick to for the next 8 weeks. It's a way to make progress without being overwhelmed by all the steps. Let's just take ONE step today.
Here are some ideas for that ONE new goal you can achieve:
-Drink enough water every day
-Add 1 more day of exercise/week (min. of 20 minutes, ex. Yoga 1x/week, Run 1x/week)
-Eat more green vegetables every day
-No Coke, Diet Coke, Vitamin Water (or other sweetened beverage) for 8 weeks
-Choose to walk instead of drive if it's a short distance
-No added sugar
-No fried foods
I'm sure you can think of other things, but just pick one. Log your progress in a journal, or on your phone and/or with an app (ex. MyFitnessPal). Then, in 2 weeks, check in with me and let me know how you feel. If you cut something out, do you miss it or crave it? If you added something, did you notice the difference? Then, in 8 weeks, when you have this ONE new thing down and "mastered," let's come up with the next goal you can achieve; and let's continue this lifetime journey and commitment to ourselves, our friends and our families to live a long, healthy and active life.
Have a great week and hope to see you for a workout soon!
Barb
Core Group Sessions:
I have an intensive in progress and have 1-2 drop in spots available. Email me if you'd like to join.
1-1 Sessions:
Getting ready for summer beach weather? Let me know if you're interested in 1-1 sessions to get yourself on the right track. I have a few 1-1 spots open and would love to create a custom program for you.
Don't forget to check out my previous posts at barbfit.blogspot.com for past posts on health and fitness.
