Girl Gets Fit

We all love the motto “Just Do It”, but it’s always easier said then done.  Some days, the ‘just do it’ attitude may work other days a blast of dynamite under your butt can’t get you going.  But just like biting your nails is a habit, albeit a bad one creating a good habit is also possible.

For those who are avid exercisers, it’s quite possible that they could feel out of sync if they didn’t have their mandatory workout or run.  Is it hard to believe that you could crave exercise?  That you could actually make an excuse in some other part of your life just so that you could make it to the gym.

Okay, okay… so how can I crave exercise like chocolate?  Well to tell you the truth there isn’t much to it.  But one thing is for certain and that is habit can be perposefully created.

To create your habit, commit to 20 minutes every day. Opting to skip a day only throws a wrench in the way your body was designed to cope.  Consistency is required to form a habit.  Once it’s a habit, it becomes normal.

Follow these next six tips to make it easy:

1. Make it simple. Don’t complicate the matter by throwing too much variety into your plate at first.  Stick to 20 minutes of walking/jogging.  Or even 20 minutes of a Wii fitness game.  I stick to cardio, because it’s what I dislike the most.
2. Pick a Specific Time. Typically first thing in the morning is best, because you are more focused.  On the other hand, on your way home from work is best before you get home.  If you work at home, I find right at lunch time is best.
3. Be Prepared. This is two fold, if you happen to know that you will be hungry at the end of your workout then make sure that you will have the food on hand ready to be made.  This is to kill the temptation of grabbing something unhealthy to eat afterwards.  Also, have your workout clothes ready so that you can remain focused on your workout and not wondering where they are.
4. Increase Time Slowly. Wait at least two full weeks before you decide to increase the amount of time you are working out.  Do not add more then 5 minutes a week.  Once your up to 30 minutes, take off one day a week.  Because your body needs rest.
5. Let someone know. If you have someone to tell about your goal, let them know about it.  Have them remind you if it’s not too much.  Otherwise, set a reminder for yourself on one of the numerous devices we have today.  Your cell phone, watch etc.  Anywhere you are likely to be.
6. Keep a Journal. Your journal doesn’t need to be elaborate, but writing down your commitments and checking them off when you’ve completed them really helps with self motivation.  Make sure it’s small and portable, or even keep the journal on your PDA.

One last thing to mention is to make sure that you know why you have decided to make fitness a habit. Some people solely focus on losing weight, when it is better to focus on the health benefits that exercise will give you.  Losing weight will happen, but don’t focus on it.

Well that’s it, 4 weeks and you should be in fitness habit.  Your body can handle 20 minutes a day.  But remember, once you’ve upped it to 30 give your body a rest.  If your wondering what to do from there, don’t worry I’ll cover that.

See you in 4 weeks.

We may all know why we want to lose weight, but we do not remind ourselves why we want to. A little mental babble going on in your head unfortunately doesn’t keep most of us from not gobbling that can of pop (my habit), gorging cheesecake or lava cakes. We settle for the temporary relief that comes right after eating it. For most however it is quickly replaced with — a bad sugar rush, a feeling of overindulgence and a sudden sick feeling in your stomach. We know exactly how eating it is going to make us feel during, but we quickly forget the horrible feeling we get after eating. Don’t tell me that sugar isn’t addictive, cause I know it’s my crack. Whether you feel mentally guilty or physically sick we need to know and understand our reasons for wanting to lose fat.

So take this chance, right now and get a pen and paper.

(you still there?)…. Good. You can use an index card, or poster board (if you want everyone to see it).

Write it in as many places that you’ll see it everyday, so that you be consistanty reminded why.

Instead of seeing guys with hot chicks on their desktops, maybe it’s time that you get a really motivating hot chick wallpaper. Then wait for your man to ask you if your a Lesbian…. LOL. Then edit that photo with your reasons to lose weight. If you want to see your abs, find a sports model, if you just want a nice toned look, find that as well.

Here are my reasons for wanting to lose fat and get toned:

Physical:
- My thighs and arms won’t jiggle
- So I can see my muscles
- So I can see my abs, and hopefully a six pack
- So my thighs won’t rub together
- I’ll look firm and healthy
- So I can wear a smaller size
- Movement will be easier

Emotional:
- I’ll get compliments
- I’ll feel sexy
- I won’t feel like I’m the filling in a sausage casing (haha)

Vanity:
- I’ll make others envious
- Because I like the attention
- So I’ll turn heads
- I’ll look good in my clothes

Health:
- I’ll live longer
- I’ll be more physically fit
- I’ll have more energy
- I’ll feel healthier.