If you have decided that 2018 is going to be the year that you improve your health and fitness, then watching your appearance and overall health change for the better could be all the motivation that you need to stick at it. However, if like many people, you have a habit of slipping back into your old ways after trying for a while to live a healthier lifestyle, you might be looking out for a bit more of a push. Thankfully, there are several awesome methods for motivating yourself to stick at and attain your fitness goals. Here are some of the best.
No. 1 Join a Fitness Group:
Although fad diet clubs are best avoided, joining an in-person or virtual health and fitness group that consists of like-minded members is a great way to keep yourself motivated to continue meeting your goals. When you’re staying healthy and losing weight alongside other people, you’re more likely to want to stick at it so you’ll be able to discuss your success rather than a setback when you next meet. Along with that, being a member of a health, fitness, or diet club can also provide you with the social support that you need to keep going. Plus, you can get some awesome diet and exercise ideas and tips from your friends.
No. 2 Use Motivational Apps:
If you use a smartphone, there are several apps that you can download which will help motivate you towards meeting your health and fitness goals. For example, you can download the Humana Vitality App which tracks your activity levels and allows you to earn points for every step that you take. The more points you earn, the higher your status rises—allowing you exclusive access to special offers and deals as a reward. Find out more about this awesome app at recoveryourhealthtoday.com.
No. 3 Have a Cheat Meal:
If you’re used to eating what you want and only exercising when you feel like it, then switching to a structured health and fitness plan may come as a bit of a shock to your system. Instead of forcing yourself to restrict all your favorite foods, which could lead to you feeling disheartened and increase your risk of giving up, allocate a ‘cheat day’ on a weekly basis where you’re allowed to have a meal of your choice, no matter how unhealthy it is. Whether you use it to go for a meal out with friends and family, a date night, or even a movie night with your favorite take-out, allowing yourself one guilt-free meal per week will keep you motivated and give you something to look forward to.
No. 4 Treat Yourself:
A good method that is used by several people on weight loss plans is to put some money aside to use to reward yourself with when you hit your fitness goal. For example, if you’re hoping to lose a large amount of weight, then you could consider putting a dollar away in a money box or savings account for every pound that you lose. Once you hit your goal, use the money to buy new, smaller clothes or something else that you’ve been wanting for a while.
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