There is nothing wrong with making a New Year’s resolution of trying to be healthy and fit. After endless holiday festivities during winter break, lunch outings with friends, and snacking for the entirety of our vacations, it’s easy to stop counting those extra calories or making an effort to go to the gym. We’ve all been there, and some of us are now trying to get over the lack of motivation that we have. Not everyone has to be “stick thin” to look good, but finding a healthy lifestyle that suits you should be the goal. Here is a list of motivational ideas that will help you get started on becoming a better you this year!
1. If you feel like you give up easily on workouts and eating right, find a friend or roommate to do everything with- that way you both can keep each other accountable. Since everyone is always so busy during the semester, carve out time that will be strictly for working out. By doing this, it will be easier for you to stay focused and on track with everything. If you can hang out with your friends and work out, there are no excuses for not being motivated!
2. Since you most likely get on Pinterest every day, search for some motivational pins and print them off! I have an entire board of fitness quotes and pictures right above my desk so I can see them whenever I’m doing homework (or not working out and eating right). This truly does help my mentality and helps me make better eating decisions. Find the ones you like and make a cute collage!
3. Think realistically. Everyone has a different body type, so focus on only you. What’s best for your own body and what you need to do to get there? Try to think about how far you’ve come in being healthy with your fitness, as opposed to what you don’t like. Trust me, we go to Miami- comparing ourselves to other girls will only bring us down. Focus on why you’re beautiful instead!
4. Don’t give yourself treats like a dog. Yes, if you worked out every single day of the week and ate healthy, you should give yourself some credit. Dogs get goodies and people shouldn’t. Instead of saying, “I worked out 5 times this week, I think I’ll go to McDonald’s,” skip the fast food. Try to watch an hour’s worth of television, paint your nails, or take an afternoon off from work and school. Not rewarding yourself with food could help you make better eating habits indefinitely.
It’s easy to give up on trying with the whole “I’m being healthy” vibe everyone has going on. But if you get started today, you’ll feel better tomorrow, and come summer you’ll be one butt-kicking-healthy-eating-fighting-machine. Follow these steps, and you’ll be saying hello to a brand new you!