This blog is for my friends - and their friends - a resource for random comments mostly focused on nutritional information, but would include related areas of overall health, exercise and attitude. I am dedicated - and have always been - to helping anyone who asks about any of these subjects, and if I don't know the answer, I will find it for you. So, ask away...m.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Sticking to it...
Lucky for me, most days I can get out of bed and head to the gym with no problem. However, every once in awhile it's the last thing I want to do. If you have to force yourself into the gym, here are a few tips to make it easier: (1) Go to bed earlier. This is pretty much a no-brainer - you'll wake up refreshed, energetic and enthusiastic; (2) Don't check your Blackberry or e-mail before you head out or you'll never get there - trust me, I've seen it happen; (3) Schedule it on your calendar a week ahead so you leave time to exercise at least four days each week; (4) ATTENTION!! You don't have to work out an hour or more to maintain your fitness. Give yourself 30 minutes at a HIGH intensity - you will build more muscle and burn more fat this way, and you are more likely to go if you know you can go for a shorter period of time; (5) Don't let yourself get bored with your workout! Change it up, meet a friend, book a session with a trainer - you can do something different every day of the week; (6) Put new music on your IPOD!! You will work out longer and enjoy it more when you exercise with music. Make it fast and loud - get pumped up and get to work; (7) and last, you WILL feel better after your workout!! Your endorphins (feel-good hormones) will be jumping around like crazy, you will be in a better mood and you won't be kicking yourself later in the day that you didn't get your workout in. You'll be able to pat yourself on the back - good for you!! Melissa