Being successful in whatever you set out to do takes dedication, determination, commitment, and planning. You are more likely to be successful if you have a plan and actively work towards achieving it. So where do you start?
The first place to start is by writing down what you want to achieve. Next, write down everything you need to do in order to achieve that goal. Then, make a plan! Write down what you will do each day that will bring you one step closer to success.
Let’s talk about this in terms of fitness and nutrition. Is getting fit or losing weight one of your goals? Start off small. What do you hope to achieve in the next 30 days? Do you want to lose 5lbs?, start working out regularly?, or both?
Start off by choosing a workout program you feel excited about or are willing to commit to. Then schedule every workout into your weekly calendar. What days will you workout and for how long? I suggest starting with at least 30-40 minutes, 3-4 days per week. The goal would be to work up to 4-5 days per week, but let’s start small and manageable.
Next, in order to lose weight, you need to dial in your nutrition. Eliminating highly processed foods and focusing on fruits, veggies, lean proteins, healthy carbs and fat, and drinking plenty of water will be crucial. I recommend starting off by logging your food intake for a few weeks. I like the app My Fitness Pal for food tracking. You can log everything you eat and monitor your calorie and macronutrient intakes. This will help you see where your calories come fr abs where adjustments need to be made.
A great way to be successful in your eating is to pre-make meals for the week. If you have meals ready to go, it is easier to teach for healthy options, rather than quick, unhealthy meals. Some of my favorites are overnight oats for breakfast, burritos in a jar for lunch, and salads!
1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup almond or coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp chopped nuts, 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp ground flax. Add fruit on top after heating. Blueberries or strawberries are a great option!
Ground meat, black beans, rice, 1 tbsp shredded cheese, avocado, corn. You can put this on a bed of lettuce to make a taco salad, or add to a tortilla for a burrito.
Plan for success, and you will be more successful!
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