We all struggle.
Some of us struggle with adhering to our nutritional plans.
Some of us struggle with motivation, and in turn with sticking with our workouts and exercise plans.
These struggles hinder us from reaching our fat loss goals.
So, no matter which one of these you struggle with, here are 5 tips you can start using today.
They will help you struggle less and succeed more!
1) Figure out what works for you.
There’s an expression I like, “The record keeper is the record breaker.”
I had an experience with a client last week that really made this one hit home.
I was working with a 19 time Ironman finisher.
I was coaching him and helping him improve his running technique. I had a packet of handouts for him, which included one on keeping a progress journal.
Nine out of ten times when I give this particular handout to a client they tell me they’ve never tracked any of their health and fitness goals. They also don’t quite understand how they’d benefit from keep a journal.
My Ironman, however, had a very different response!
He told me he’d been tracking everything related to his training for years.
No surprise to me then, that at age 51 he’s still going strong!
Tracking your workouts and nutrition is important.
Whether you’re just beginning to make changes or wanting to increase results, the more information you have, the better you’ll be able to strategize and see results.
It’s key to eliminate what isn’t working and repeat what does work. Keeping track is the best way to tell!
2) Your fat loss efforts will often hit a plateau. That’s when you need to shake things up a bit.
One easy way to do this is to go for a new goal.
Maybe that means running faster, or swimming farther or lifting more weight.
Do something above and beyond what you’re already doing or try something completely different.
The choice is yours, so give this some thought and see what you can come up with.
3) We are all products of what we repeatedly do.
That’s true for the way we look, the way we think and the way we feel.
As you make healthier and healthier choices, in the beginning you have to think about doing them, right?
But over time they become habits.
That’s the point. That’s when results really skyrocket.
There’s no longer that subtle, or sometimes not so subtle, resistance.
Notice the healthy actions that you’ve already turned into habits. Congratulate yourself and keep adding to that list!
4) Step by step things add up. Small steps lead to big successes. One step at a time.
The more challenged you feel, the more important it is to remind yourself of this.
No step is too small if it’s a step in the right direction!
And don’t worry about changing things overnight; they mostly change over time!
5) Accountability can be a cornerstone of success.
Ever notice how if you make a commitment, perhaps by signing up for a class or for an event, you do what needs to be done?
Making yourself accountable to others can work wonders in getting better fat loss results. It helps keep you on track.
So don’t dismiss enlisting the support of friends, a fitness professional or workout partners. They can all be part of your plan to lead a healthier and more fit lifestyle.
All of these tips will help your fat loss efforts, so DO use them.
And of course using them ALL will have a wonderful synergistic effect.
Let me know how this works for you!
shelli
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