A common New Year’s resolution is to exercise more often or to lose weight. Sometimes, that idea can get tossed by the wayside soon after the new year begins. However, with a few tips, there are ways that you can stick to getting more exercise into your daily routine with ease. It’s also important to remember that working out helps other areas of your health besides simply a number on the scale.
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Day by Day
It’s important to begin your exercise routine with daily goals instead of setting goals that are months away that might be difficult to reach. Consider making small notes that you can stick on your mirror or on the refrigerator. Change a few things in your diet each day, such as drinking more water or eating something healthy. You can also schedule a time each day or every other day to visit a gym or exercise at home.
Journal
Consider making a journal for your exercise routine and the successes that you have. Make notes about the exercises that you want to do each day, the number of repetitions that you want to complete, and how many more you can do each week. Create sentences that are encouraging and that will keep you on track instead of becoming discouraged.
Partners
Whether it’s a family member or friend, find someone who can be an accountability partner for your routine. Visit an exercise studio together so that you can encourage each other. You can also call each other if one feels as though they are having a bad day or if they feel as though they can’t complete a goal. You’ll also have someone who can celebrate the accomplishments that you reach, such as going to get a healthy snack together or going shopping together when you begin to lose weight.
Rewards
Make sure you celebrate the small wins that you have. As you begin seeing progress, you’ll want to do more things to continue seeing the successes that you have. Bigger celebrations can be held for higher goals, but try to treat yourself for fitting into an old pair of jeans or getting through a workout without stopping. You can also have rewards for sticking with your diet or getting all of your water in for the day.
Leave the Past
If you’ve tried keeping an exercise routine before, then there is likely a reason why it didn’t last. Think about the goals that you had or what was happening in your life to make it difficult for you to maintain the routine. These are things that you don’t want to do in the new year. Completely change your routine so that it’s different in every aspect, which can make it easier to achieve the goals that you have. Don’t forget to make it fun while knowing that you’re going to be healthier so that you can live longer for your family and friends.
Maintaining an exercise routine can sometimes be difficult, especially if each routine you’ve tried has failed. Keep your goals simple to begin with so that they are easier to obtain. Reward yourself for reaching your goals, and try your best through the year.