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Maintaining Momentum and Motivation in Your Daily Regimen
Posted Oct 14 2008 4:17am
I'm pleased to introduce Catapult Fitness Blog readers to Kelly Kilpatrick.I first met Kelly back in August when Catapult Fitness blog was identified as a Top 100 Health Blog on Nursing School Search.
Kelly's article is a timely one as I've been hit with many questions lately pertaining to maintaining a nutrition and exercise regime. Enjoy!
Establishing and maintaining a regimen involving a combination of proper nutrition and exercise can be challenging at first, but after a while, the routine sticks and becomes part of daily life. For others, however, getting started and sticking to the plan can be much harder.
Several things can be done to ensure that you stay on track once you start your new regimen. Take a look at the following tips and suggestions in order to gain perspective on what it takes to stay motivated and keep your momentum with your diet and exercise plan. Remember, it takes thirty days of effort to create a new habit, so make that initial goal and focus; soon this will be an integral part of your life.
Self-Examination
Are you ready to be honest with yourself? Get in front of a mirror with minimal clothing and take an honest look at yourself. You don’t have to be self-loathing, but locate the areas you really want to work on. Do you have some extra baggage you’d like to see disappear? Ask yourself what contributes to your current physique. Is it eating habits? What can you do to make the changes necessary? Do this regularly as you work through your new routine and watch your body change before your eyes.
Visualization
This is a skill that requires some effort, but spend a few moments each day and visualize your new body. As you work out, imagine and see what your ideal body will look like. Concentrate on each part of your body as you continue with your workouts. While doing your ab workout, see the six pack forming. The same goes for the rest of your workout. See yourself with your defined body enjoying time by the pool or on vacation. See the you that you want to be.
Goal Setting
Setting goals for yourself and your workouts is of paramount importance. Naturally, you will need to work your way up to higher impact exercises, but have your ultimate goal in mind. Whether you want to be able to meet the 100 push-up challenge, or maximize you TT workouts, set goals for yourself and meet them. This is an excellent motivator. Once you reach your goals, continue to set the bar higher if you wish, or take on more activities that utilize your newfound strength and agility.
Record Keeping
Keeping a detailed journal of your progress is an excellent tool to help maintain your motivation and momentum. You decide on the format, whether it be in the form of a paper journal, an Excel file, or a personal blog. Keep track of your weight, your meals, your workouts, your goals, your obstacles, and even your shortcomings. Looking back, you will be able to see just how far you’ ve come.
Constantly Review Your Progress
Looking back through your records, see if you’ ve reached a plateau or if you are continuing to evolve. Part of being successful at anything requires reviewing and fine-tuning the details. Doing this will ensure that you are maximizing and optimizing your workouts and your new lifestyle.
This article is contributed by Kelly Kilpatrick, who regularly writes ononline nursing schools. Kelly Kilpatrick is a part time health educator and regular contributor to nursing school sites with a love for teaching and living healthy. She invites your questions and/or comments at her personal email address:kellykilpatrick24@gmail.com.
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
If you enjoy this article, please consider sharing it via your favorite social media, likeDigg,StumbleUpon,TwitterorKirtsy. Thanks!
Kelly's article is a timely one as I've been hit with many questions lately pertaining to maintaining a nutrition and exercise regime. Enjoy!
Establishing and maintaining a regimen involving a combination of proper nutrition and exercise can be challenging at first, but after a while, the routine sticks and becomes part of daily life. For others, however, getting started and sticking to the plan can be much harder.
Several things can be done to ensure that you stay on track once you start your new regimen. Take a look at the following tips and suggestions in order to gain perspective on what it takes to stay motivated and keep your momentum with your diet and exercise plan. Remember, it takes thirty days of effort to create a new habit, so make that initial goal and focus; soon this will be an integral part of your life.
Self-Examination
Are you ready to be honest with yourself? Get in front of a mirror with minimal clothing and take an honest look at yourself. You don’t have to be self-loathing, but locate the areas you really want to work on. Do you have some extra baggage you’d like to see disappear? Ask yourself what contributes to your current physique. Is it eating habits? What can you do to make the changes necessary? Do this regularly as you work through your new routine and watch your body change before your eyes.
Visualization
This is a skill that requires some effort, but spend a few moments each day and visualize your new body. As you work out, imagine and see what your ideal body will look like. Concentrate on each part of your body as you continue with your workouts. While doing your ab workout, see the six pack forming. The same goes for the rest of your workout. See yourself with your defined body enjoying time by the pool or on vacation. See the you that you want to be.
Goal Setting
Setting goals for yourself and your workouts is of paramount importance. Naturally, you will need to work your way up to higher impact exercises, but have your ultimate goal in mind. Whether you want to be able to meet the 100 push-up challenge, or maximize you TT workouts, set goals for yourself and meet them. This is an excellent motivator. Once you reach your goals, continue to set the bar higher if you wish, or take on more activities that utilize your newfound strength and agility.
Record Keeping
Keeping a detailed journal of your progress is an excellent tool to help maintain your motivation and momentum. You decide on the format, whether it be in the form of a paper journal, an Excel file, or a personal blog. Keep track of your weight, your meals, your workouts, your goals, your obstacles, and even your shortcomings. Looking back, you will be able to see just how far you’ ve come.
Constantly Review Your Progress
Looking back through your records, see if you’ ve reached a plateau or if you are continuing to evolve. Part of being successful at anything requires reviewing and fine-tuning the details. Doing this will ensure that you are maximizing and optimizing your workouts and your new lifestyle.
This article is contributed by Kelly Kilpatrick, who regularly writes ononline nursing schools. Kelly Kilpatrick is a part time health educator and regular contributor to nursing school sites with a love for teaching and living healthy. She invites your questions and/or comments at her personal email address:kellykilpatrick24@gmail.com.
Train hard; stay strong.
Peace.
Susan
If you enjoy this article, please consider sharing it via your favorite social media, likeDigg,StumbleUpon,TwitterorKirtsy. Thanks!