5 Tips for Sustaining Your Exercise Routine
4. Enlist a workout buddy. Journeys are more enjoyable when shared. Find a workout buddy who shares similar fitness goals and schedules. Exercising with a friend will establish accountability and bring a fun social element that encourages staying on track. 5. Be kind to yourself. Understand that setbacks are natural. If you miss a workout or face setbacks in your fitness journey, that’s okay! Be kind to yourself and avoid self-criticism and just focus on recommitting to your
Beginning a journey toward a healthier, more active lifestyle is commendable; one key to success is a consistent commitment to exercise. Here are five tips to ensure you’re consistent in your journey. 1. Set realistic goals. Establishing realistic goals is the foundation of a consistent exercise routine. Instead of aiming for dramatic changes overnight, focus on incremental milestones. Celebrate these little wins to foster a sense of achievement that will fuel your motivation to continue. 2. Create a schedule. Just as you schedule appointments and meetings, prioritize scheduling your workout sessions. Designate specific days and times for exercise, treating them with the same importance as any other commitment. This structured schedule helps integrate exercise into your routine seamlessly. 3. Find exercises you enjoy. Exercise shouldn’t be a monotonous chore. Exploring various activities to find those you genuinely enjoy will help you remain consistent. Whether it’s rock climbing, hiking, cycling, Zumba, or aerobics, you need to find engaging activities you love. This will increase the likelihood of long-term commitment as the exercise is something you want to do.
routine. Consistency is built over time, and resilience is crucial in maintaining it. You can’t
be resilient without assuring yourself you can do it despite the challenges.
Hearty Lentil Soup
Warm, hearty, and brimming with flavor, this lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced
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2 cups dry lentils
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
2 carrots, diced
1 bay leaf
2 celery stalks, diced
Salt and pepper, to taste
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DIRECTIONS
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer. 4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
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