This isn’t your typical ‘Eat Less, Move More’ post.
By now, you already know WHAT to do:
- more daily activity - walk, chores, hobbies, sports
- exercise program with progressive overload
- track your nutrition, assess progress
- rest, recover, repeat, reap results
And this usually isn’t the issue.
Most people have trouble with HOW to do it.
Taking action and making it a part of their life.
You can give it different names:
- Discipline
- Dedication
- Consistency
- Commitment
- Accountability
It’s the feeling you get(or lose) when the initial excitement of newness wears off.
The ‘honeymoon phase’ is over and reality sets in.
This is when discipline (or your preferred term) needs to kick in.
Here are 3 Unusual Tips to push through this obstacle:
- Convenience
- Investment
- Priority
Convenience
Tip number 1 is ‘Make it as convenient as possible to take the actions you need to take’
Don’t miss this part, it’s not ‘Make it as convenient as possible, period.’
It’s making it convenient TO do what’s needed.
Don’t put yourself in a situation where you’re arguing with that voice in your head..
“I’ll just have one bite, maybe just one more...”
“Maybe you shouldn’t buy these chips…but what if I eat it a few pieces at a time..”
“Do you really want to workout today.. it’s been a stressful day, you deserve to skip..”
Diet
- Remove obstacles - throw away any food YOU KNOW you overeat, has more calories than you need, that’s high in carbs and fat, the “fun foods”
- Don’t “just finish what I have left and won’t buy it next time” throw it away right now
- Go grocery shopping AFTER you’ve had a good meal
- Take it a step further - plan and make a list of exactly what you want to buy, and stick to it
- Don’t completely change your diet from what you normally eat, make healthier choices wherever you currently eat and make gradual adjustments
Exercise
- Find a gym near your home or on your way to or from work
- Schedule it daily or 2-4 times weekly, when it typically won’t conflict with other plans
- Take it a step further - schedule this in your calendar and treat it like an appointment you cannot cancel (your spouse, kids, BFF, boss, business partner, doctor, IRS, etc…)
- Pack your gym bag in the morning so you can workout before or after work
- Take it a step further - pack your gym bag the night before and put it right next to your bag, purse, phone, keys… your daily carry
- Not ready for the gym yet? Follow this process with a walk around the block, at a park, a home workout, a jog, whatever activity you want!
- Even if it’s a walk around the block, treat it as an appointment with yourself
- Not sure what to do for exercise? Your answer’s in the next section!
Make it easier for your future self by preparing and removing obstacles.
Investment
Tip number 2 is ‘Put your money where your mouth is’
It might be convenient to workout from home, but will you stick with it?
Ask the thousands of people selling their home gym equipment on facebook marketplace.
You have all the information you need for diet and exercise at your fingertips, the internet.
But how long would it take to research, learn through trial and error and differentiate effective programs vs. the regurgitated mess online?
Invest Money - If you have money but don’t have time…
Invest in a coach, program, gym where you’re most certain you can achieve and maintain the results you want.
Investing in a coach in person or remotely is more than just a workout program and a meal plan.
You learn:
- How to make a realistic plan
- How to track the important metrics
- How to adjust your actions to make more progress
- How to create an exercise and nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle
Do your research to see if you’ll get coaching, support and results long term.
Because who wants results for a few weeks and go back to where they were…?
Invest Time - If you have time but don’t have money…
Scour the internet like your life depends on it and find the most practical advice or even free programs available.
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If we can help you succeed with reaching your health and fitness goals, we succeed in our mission to strengthen the body and minds of individuals for future generations!
If you’re serious about your fitness goal, stop treating it like a hobby.
Your investing in your future, how well you can support those you love, your life.
Priority
Tip number 3 happens when you realize and decide your health and fitness is a priority.
Think about the people and things you love most in life.
- Spouse, partner, kids, grandkids, parents, relatives, friends
- Career, meaningful pursuits (hobbies, passion projects, service to others)
Now think about everything that’s challenging in your life.
- This will vary but it can be physical, mental or emotional
Will it benefit those you love if you’re healthier and fitter?
Can you overcome or at least manage your biggest challenges better if you’re healthier and fitter?
Losing weight isn’t just losing weight.
It’s improving your physical health, health habits and a stronger individual.
Once you make your goal a priority..
You will invest time and resources for this goal..
And you will make it as convenient as possible to fit it in your life!
- If you’ve decided your health is a priority
- You’re ready to invest in yourself, and
- Want support in making your actions as convenient as possible…
Click that button below to start working with a personal coach.
