12/11/2020
HOW TO START A FITNESS JOURNEY:
Since this is my first post, I figured it'd be great to start from the very beginning!
So, here are my 4 steps to starting a successful fitness journey!
1) FIND A WAY OF WORKING OUT THAT WORKS FOR YOU. If you absolutely hate running, don't do it. If you hate weightlifting, don't do it. Find a style of training that you enjoy. If you enjoy the way you workout, you are more likely to stick to it. The same applies when you are working out in a way that you hate. Consistency is key.
2) CREATE GOALS. You can't just train for no reason, you need a purpose. Losing weight is a great goal BUT I encourage you to make goals that aren't based on the way you look as well. Performance based goals such as running a certain distance or bench pressing more weight are great as well! Maybe a goal for you is to just be able to play with your kids more. Any goal is a valid.
3) COMMIT TO YOURSELF. Now that you've picked the type of training you'd like to do and you've set goals, commit to it. Know that if you follow your plan and stay consistent, you will see changes. (whether it's with a personal trainer or a plan on the internet). You have to keep yourself accountable as well. If you aren't reaching your goals ask yourself "Did I follow my plan. Did I stay consistent. Did I stick to my diet?". If you answer no to these, it might be time to reassess your goals and strengthen your commitment to yourself.
4) REACH OUT AND SHARE. It's great to have a community of like minded individuals and to know that you're not the only one doing something hard. Share your journey on social media, with your spouse, and friends. If it's important to you, it should be important for them too. If you feel like you have no one to share it with, share it with me!
And above all else, don't give up. It will get hard but don't be hard on yourself. If you need support, reach out to me, I'd love to help 😁💪