Even the most motivated fitness gurus out there have days when they just aren’t feeling up to an hour-long workout, but what happens when those days begin to string together into one big cardio-less month? Losing track of health goals happens to the best of us, so here are some tips to get going again.
Plan it Out: When you write something down, you are creating a visible plan to adhere to. Utilize a few open spots in your schedule to make working out a priority. In addition to scheduling it in, make plans for what you will do that day. Running, cycling, weight training, yoga or another activity? By keeping track of what you have the intention of doing before you get to the gym, you’re less likely to just stumble around and do a few arbitrary exercises before going home.
Do What You Love: Working out never seems like a chore when you love what you’re doing. Think back to hobbies you had when you were young. What did you like to do? Many girls find passion in sports or physical activities they used to do in their childhood. Try dance, soccer or other intermural sports to see what you like.
Keep up with small changes: Even the smallest proactive changes can lead to major benefits. Easy things to change include only drinking water, eating one healthy meal a day, walking to class at least half of the time or spending a few minutes each evening meditating before going to bed. These little differences have the potential to add up into a great healthy lifestyle.