There are definitely a number of things that can help improve your lifestyle but there is one particular thing you can do that will effect many parts of your life in a positive manner. It’s a very simple concept but often made much harder than it should be. It’s something I’m sure all of us have struggled with at some point in our lives and most of us struggle with it more often than not. I know that I struggle with this and there’s no reason that I should.
So, you’re probably wondering what this magical lifestyle “thing” is! For those of your who have never heard of this phrase, it’s called WORKING OUT! Other common phrases include “staying in shape”, “toning up”, “pumping iron”, “shedding some pounds”, “losing the spare tire”, “hitting the gym” and I’m sure there are many more that sum this complicated term up. Come on, it’s not difficult to grasp. If we work out and get in shape, we feel better. Our bodies are healthier. We have more confidence. We have less stress. We sleep better. Our sex life can be better. Our immune systems are stronger. In general you are happier and just feel better about everything.
When you get out of shape (as I have!), you tend to get in a bad routine that is very hard to break away from. It takes a different mindset to actually motivate yourself to get back into it. It’s so much easier to let it slide and say the magical words, “I’ll just start working out TOMORROW!” If this is you, do yourself a favor right this second and stop reading this blog post and go do something physically challenging. Go to the gym. Go for a walk. Go have sex! Just do something to get yourself going without saying those six dirty words, “I’ll just start working out TOMORROW!” Seriously, stop reading, get off your ass and go do something. If you wait for tomorrow, you won’t do it. It’s too late.
I’m 31 years old and I’ve basically taken an 8 year leave of absence from working out regularly. Sure, I’ve don’t my occasional full week of working out hardcore only to stop after the 5th or 6th day and take a one to two month break! That just doesn’t cut it. Obviously, you need to pick a routine that you can stick to. Saying that you will go to the gym 7 days a week, each and every week all year long is just not realistic. Start out going 3 days a week. Do this for a month or two without cheating. If you feel this is working for you, stick to it. If you feel you can step it up a notch, add an extra day each week. Whatever you do, just stick to it. If you can make it through that first month, you will be golden. People work out hard for a week or so, they don’t see instant results and they quit. You need to stick with it for awhile in order to see the results. As you see the results, this will motivate you to keep going and hit new milestones. So, just get past that one month breaking point and you will be in the clear.
You should also mix up your routines. Don’t do the same exact thing every time you go to the gym. Do different body parts each day. Do different cardio machines so you don’t get bored with the same ones every time. Get a workout partner so you can motivate each other. I don’t work out with her everyday but my fiance, Wendi, has motivated me to get in shape. She has done a phenomenal job over the past 5 or so months getting in shape for our wedding next week. She goes to a trainer 2-3 times each week and also works out on her own at Lifetime Fitness a few times each week. She looks amazing and it’s all because she got over that hump and started seeing major results which motivated her even more.
I hope you’re not reading this right now because you were suppose to get off your ass a few paragraphs ago and GO DO SOMETHING PHYSICAL!!!
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