There's a list of 13 things going around called 12 habits of people who always stay fit. From a fitness pro, I always read these things. This one makes me cringe. Rather than repeating it, you can search for it. Here is my take on the 13.
1. Schedule your workout into your day like a business meeting. Or, a meal. When was the last time you skipped one of those? This goes for at home parents too. I am one so, please, tell me why it won't work for you.
2. I own many training monitors. I wear them at the gym. It's nice that your Fitbit told you that you made the minimum fitness to eat for the day. Get a heart rate monitor for workouts. Find a trainer who writes your plans using it or learn to yourself. Go enjoy the rest of your day unconnected.
3. Mixing up your workout sounds like the "Everything is Awesome" Lego Movie song. This really depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you are changing the why thing, by all means swap the what. Otherwise, the how swaps. If you don't understand that, hire a trainer.
4. See #l. Also, one simple rule. Dress and drive to the gym. If you still don't want to be there, leave. Sometimes your body knows best.
5. Goals are good. Sometimes they are the push you need. Easy rule of thumb: 90 days= 20# loss average to max. (Hint: Why do you think most plans guarantee 90 day results?) For the uninitiated: Goals must be quantifiable within a given time.
6. Pet peeve. NEVER diet. Always watch your diet. If confused, see my post on the subject.
7. Unless you are a pro or an alcoholic, drinking a glass of wine with dinner is not going to undo your workout. Enjoy. Even a pro in most cases is Ok.
8. If you PLAN and SCHEDULE your workouts, you don't need to buy DVD'S. Unless you are like some clients who prefer them. But then you aren't headed to the gym anyway. Just don't give yourself an excuse.
9. I HATE when anyone gives a blank slate to work out sore. Cardio is most definitely out of the question in a large number of instances. The best thing is to get a recommendation from a pro. Some soreness is fine, other types are serious.
10. How you feel versus how you look. This depends on your goals. Never let anyone tell you that you are content with one over the other. Just remember, realistic goals to get there.
ll. Plan versus execution. "Just working out" should rarely be the goal. If you run short on time, energy, etc. , modify the goal beforehand. Don't just let yourself get away with "whatever."
12. There's such a thing as too much sleep. research the right range for your age. More is NOT always better. It can be a serious symptom of anything from a vitamin deficiency to depression. If outside the normal range for your age, consult your physician. Blood panels can tell you if you are missing key nutrients.
13. Really? Celebrate making your goals. If you don't make them, verify that they area realistic. If they are, review what you need to get there. Just celebrating won't change you.
Happy Monday!
-Crystal
-Crystal
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