The fact that you've stopped on this article means you're already taking a mental step in the right direction. So, now, its time for you to get to the next step and be able to play for the long-game.
Here are 9 tips that will help you to get your fitness journey started:
1. If you feel as though you don't have the motivation to do this on your own, get a partner to exercise with you.
There's no shame around the fact that honestly, especially when you're just getting started, it's difficult to get into the groove. Having a partner can literally help you to get moving.
2. Exercise for at least an hour a day. Start off with easier exercises first to get your body into the groove of things, For example jog up ad down your street at first and then eventually around your community. Always remember to keep hydrated, stretch before and after your workout and eat foods high in protein after each workout.
3. If you really wanna get into the nitty gritty, Keep track of your calorie intake per day. If you'd like to shed some pounds you may want to lessen the amount of calories by reducing your sugar intake for example. If you would like to increase in weight, adding healthier fats coming from foods like nuts would be a choice and increasing your daily calorie intake. Note that it isn‘t a requirement for you to track your calories but it can definitely help to hold you accountable
4. Get plenty of rest. Getting 6-8 hours of rest will give your body the energy it needs to power through your day and workout. If you must, take a half an hour nap before your workout if you've had a real long day. Don't take a long nap though because you don't want to be staying up too late at night.
5. Stay motivated! Exercise actually releases feel good chemicals in our brain and makes up feel good and energized so just start and keep your eyes on your fitness goals.
6. Give yourself firm grace; Remember that you‘re just starting to get the hang of things. So, don’t expect to be doing 50 miles easily by next week. At the same time, hold yourself accountable and keep pushing yourself.
7. Don't force yourself to do things that go against your beliefs and nutritional needs; There are so many persons who end up trying things and diets that are honestly not aligned with what they believe and also what their specific body needs. Hold firm to what your body and spirit actually needs.
8. Infuse Proper eating habits. Truth is, you don't need a diet but you do need to be picky in order to allow your exercising to be supported and for the results you receive to be more sustained. There's nothing that works against you more on your fitness journey than doing things that directly contradict or work against your body's progress.
9. Start a journal. This is particularly for allowing yourself to track the journey, experience a new sense of gratitude, and allow yourself to express your emotions healthily - which actually supports fitness overall. Allow yourself to document it all and reap the emotional and physical benefits.
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