"I hope I'll be fit by Summer"
"I can't eat every three hours"
Sound familiar?
All of these phrases above describe an individual that is not ready for change psychologically. When you use words like hope, wish and can't, you automatically set yourself up for failure.
It's like the 50 Shades of Grey premier on opening night and you and your significant other are standing in line outside of the movie theatre to get in with an attitude of "this is going to be lame" you set yourself up for a bad experience.
Where as if you go into it with a positive attitude, you might be able to get something out of it...
In this case, a poorly written book that was created into a movie that didn't do justice for Jamie Dornan.....So, no, nothing positive....
Now that I got your attention, lets get back on topic.
When it comes to changing your lifestyle to a more active one, there will be many challenges ahead. Many people know exercise and clean eating is essential to longevity, but sometimes you might not be actually ready for it.
Did you ever think your readiness level might not be high enough?
Try answering these questions if you are truly ready...
1. How badly do you want this?
2. Am I ready to sacrifice certain aspects of my life to be healthier and happier?
3. What am I willing to do to get to my goal?
When you start using words like
"I want"
"I will"
"I'm determined to"
These are signs of compliance and development of good habits.
A great tip from Precision Nutrition is focus on one habit a month. You are 80% more likely to accomplish one habit at a time and stick to it.
Even if it's as simple as drinking 3 litres of water every day, taking a walk, or bringing snacks every where you go.
If you're a visual person like I am, use things that celebrate that. Use sticky notes around the house for reminders to workout, cook, etc.
Put your keys on your lunch in the fridge so you won't forget your lunch/snacks for work.
Use reminders on your phone for certain days and times. For example, set an alarm every Sunday afternoon to cook for the week. I do this for everything and works great to help me a lot especially when I have many things on my mental to do list.
So now the question is, are you ready to change your life?
A great tip from Precision Nutrition is focus on one habit a month. You are 80% more likely to accomplish one habit at a time and stick to it.
Even if it's as simple as drinking 3 litres of water every day, taking a walk, or bringing snacks every where you go.
If you're a visual person like I am, use things that celebrate that. Use sticky notes around the house for reminders to workout, cook, etc.
Put your keys on your lunch in the fridge so you won't forget your lunch/snacks for work.
Use reminders on your phone for certain days and times. For example, set an alarm every Sunday afternoon to cook for the week. I do this for everything and works great to help me a lot especially when I have many things on my mental to do list.
So now the question is, are you ready to change your life?
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