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6 Things To Do As You Start Your Fitness Journey

katie
September 8, 2020

Hurray!! You’ve decided you are ready to make a lifestyle change and get into fitness. But what do you do? Where do you start? Your options at this point are endless. Time to get your journey planned. Let’s start with 5 things you should do as you start your fitness journey.

1. Decide what you are wanting to get out of this journey.

There are so many different ways that  getting into fitness can help you. Some people are starting their journey to lose weight while others are wanting to gain weight. In another aspect, some people are looking to bulk up while others are trying to slim down.  There are also those that just want to tone their body and gain more confidence. The possibilities behind the reasoning to better yourself, are endless and completely up to you. Answer this question: What am i trying to gain by getting into health and fitness?

2. Make a SIMPLE goal.

“Your goal should seem relatively easy or within reach of what you are doing.” -Mike Clancy, certified strength and conditioning specialist

When it comes to fitness, it’s always smart to set your expectations low. You can always adjust them as you make your way to your goals. You need to start out with a goal that you are confident that you will be able to achieve. For example, when trying to lose weight, is it realistic to lose 30 pounds in a month? No. Although it has been done, that is ultimately not healthy. It is most realistic to lose 1-2 pounds a week so to say you want to lose 8 pounds in a month, is a lot more realistic. Even better, let’s break that down and say you are going to lose 1.5 pounds a week. PERFECT! Now you have your goal set.

3.Set a workout schedule a week at a time. 

If you are completely new to fitness, you may not know how to start a realistic workout plan. I personally find it easier to workout from home with some of the basic equipment such as bands and light weights( I use 5, 10 and 15 pound weights).  Let’s follow the basics as if you too, are working out from home:

   -Choose the days you are going to workout. You don’t need to workout every day, you’re body always appreciates a rest day.

   -Decide what workouts you are going to do. Your choices are unlimited and google is great for searching for different beginner workouts. 

   -Decide on how many reps and sets of each workout, you are going to bust out. 

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4. Reach out to your friends and family for support.

Making a lifestyle change, can be hard! Therefore, having your family and friends on board with you will make things easier. Of course they aren’t obligated to make the change for you, but they can be your motivation. They can help to keep you accountable. In all honesty, I personally have a group of girlfriends all wanting the same outcome, that I check in with every day. The days that I don’t check in, I feel as if I am setting myself back. Even if I am reaching out to say “I’m taking a break today,” it helps me to know that I am still being true to my goal. 

 

5. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

 

No one ever decided to change their eating habits or fitness style and did this, without slipping up every now and again. You are only human. Just because you have a bad day, doesn’t mean you are going to undo all the changes you are making. Re read that sentence. It takes more then A DAY to undo a major change. If you do slip up, get back up and pick up where you left off and don’t be mad at yourself because IT’S OKAY! 

 

6. Have fun with your new lifestyle. 

You only have one chance to live your life, so have fun with it! Changes are not going to happen overnight but that’s okay! The sooner you come to realization with that, the better this journey will go for you. Because that’s just what this lifestyle change is.. a journey and NOT a destination. You get to enjoy all the new aspects of this lifestyle change for the rest of your life if that’s what you choose. Before you know it, friends and family will see the changes in you and be so happy for you! Take your journey day by day, and remember not to give up.`

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  1. Kitsu says

    September 17, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    Great post ! I’m trying to workout more but it’s a bit hard to create a routine and follow it ! Thank you for sharing this is helpful 🙂

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  2. Charline says

    September 17, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    Great post! I just started working out more myself and setting the goals and becoming consistent with it were hard at first.

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  3. Caitlin says

    September 25, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks for this great list. I am just starting on losing weight and it has been difficult with the kids. Not being too hard on myself is my favorite from this list.

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  4. Victoria says

    September 25, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Great post! I love to start any new journey by creating a SMARTER goal(specific, meaningful, achievable, relevant, time-bound and then I evaluate & readjust.) So, thank you for the additional tips!

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  5. Alycia Holland says

    September 25, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    I’ve been working out for a while but I’m changing my goals due to the pandemic and not being able to go to the gym. It was nice reminder to keep realistic goals and give yourself a break! Thanks!

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  6. Maura says

    September 25, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Nice post, I think people forget to start with the basics. You don’t need to overhaul your fitness overnight, it’s easier to make gradual changes and get into a rhythm you can maintain.

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  7. Keena C says

    September 25, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Love the post ! I’m trying small goals just to tone up a bit.

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  8. Andrea says

    September 26, 2020 at 2:47 am

    Love this post. These will help people achieve their goals faster.

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  9. Farrah says

    September 26, 2020 at 2:55 am

    These are all great tips! I’m trying to work on my consistency right now–baby steps! :]

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  10. Stephanie Kerry says

    September 26, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    This is so timely, I have been thinking about sorting my exercise routine out as I have been rubbish recently. Thank you for your tips – really helpful!

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  11. Lourdes Gomez says

    September 26, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    I always fall on and off my fitness goals. These are great tips

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  12. Lucia says

    September 30, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Yesss. This is exactly what I needed. I fell off from my workout routine during the lock down, I need to start up. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Rosemarie says

      September 30, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      Oh Lucia, I was in the same boat! Back at it now for me too tho!

      Rose

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    Having support from friends is so helpful! When I make plans to workout or take a class with a friend I always push myself harder

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