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When we say make it easy to win, we mean easy. Your goal could be to scan your card at the gym three times a week. It might be putting on your walking shoes and going out the door. It might be one pushup. Start tiny. DO ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY. Exercise isn’t punishment. Choose fun activities. It could be running, walking the dog, dancing, swimming, kickboxing, or playing a sport. SCHEDULE IT. Schedule your workouts like you would any other important appointment. When people ask you to do something else during that time, say “Sorry, I’ve got an appointment.” The more you make exercise a routine, the less likely you are to skip it. DON’T GO IT ALONE. Having someone waiting for you at the gym really motivates you to get there. Having support helps push you to work harder and motivates you when you’re feeling down. Your support could be a friend, the other people in a group fitness class, or a trainer. MIX IT UP. Try a new class. If you usually run at the same pace, try intervals. Walk a different route. Doing the same thing over and over again gets boring and leads to burnout. Keep things interesting to stay interested. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS. Bonus points if you find a way to make it visual somehow. Our brains love to
see tasks checked off, a chart or numbers going up, and rings closing. Seeing how far you’ve come is a great motivator. Keep track of your workouts in a journal, make a
spreadsheet, or use an app or fitness tracker. BRIBES WORK. Celebrate your successes, no matter how small. Set a goal to work out three times this week and treat yourself to your favorite coffee when you do.
Buy yourself a new workout outfit, get a massage, or anything else to help you stay motivated when you reach milestones. ADJUST. Don’t push yourself too hard, especially when you’re starting. If you’re feeling tired and sore, take the intensity down. Plan rest days into your routine. Don’t make your goal and plan so rigid that it’s impossible to complete in the real world. FORGIVE YOURSELF! Everyone has setbacks. You’re going to get sick. You’re going to miss a workout. That’s okay. Pick yourself up and get back on track. With the right mindset and a little perseverance, you can reach your fitness goals.
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