I Know First Hand How To Fail

I once got a gym membership, went two days and never went back.  I know first hand how to fail when trying to transform yourself into a healthier you.  Failing is easy.  Succeeding is hard.  It's especially hard when you put the pressure of being perfect on yourself.  You don't have to be perfect to transform yourself into a healthier you.  You do have to hold yourself accountable and you have to be persistent. 

Being able to hold yourself accountable and being persistent means coming up with a game plan.  Create a game plan that covers your new eating habits and your new exercise habits.  It's also very important to make a list of the habits you will no longer be doing.

Example Game Plan:

New Eating Habits:
  I will eat 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg every day for breakfast
  I will eat a healthy turkey wrap with raw vegetables for lunch during the week
  I will eat in moderation at dinner

New Exercising Habits:
  I will exercise 5 days a week
  I will strength train on Mon & Wed
  I will cardio train on Tues, Thurs & Sat

Habits I Am Stopping:
  I will no longer eat:  Fast food Burgers, Frozen Pizzas, Taco Bell
  I will no longer snack after 8pm
  I will no longer sleep in on Saturdays
  I will no longer make excuses to skip the gym

Once you've completed your game, it's time to transform.  Since I know how easy it is to fail and how hard it is to succeed, here are some tips to help you stay on track.

Set realistic goals

Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people

Don't punish yourself if you have a set back

Keep it fresh - change your routines every six weeks or so

Have fun - if you don't like what you're doing, you won't do it

Find a workout buddy or invest in a personal trainer to keep you motivated

Remember this transformation is for life and not just a fad
"Work towards something greater"

 

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