Do This One Thing...

Have you tried over and over to start and exercise regimen and healthy eating plan? You're "good" for a couple days/weeks/months and then you fall off the wagon. Guilt sets in because you aren't doing what you are "suppose" to be doing. Instead of the scale going down, it's going up. Finally, you just give up completely and now you don't even feel bad about missing your morning workout!

What is ONE thing you can do to get back on track and STAY on track? It's easier than you think. If you surround yourself with people who want what you want your chance of continued success is much greater. The old saying "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" is so true in all aspects of life and this includes leading a healthy lifestyle.

Imagine how much easier it would be if someone else in your household was interested in staying fit just like you! The support is great on days when you are having second thoughts about lifting heavy weights or doing sprints when its raining outside.

When you surround yourself with others who want what you want consistency becomes more likely. Consistency with exercise and healthy eating is one key to successful fat loss.

Some of you are making excuses and saying "But no one in my family is into exercise and healthy eating." "How do I surround myself when no one in my family is into exercising like I am?"

Here are 5 ways to surround yourself with others who want what you want:

1. Go to a gym. Seeing others, even if you don't know them, is motivating. When you watch other people working hard it really can push you to do more. Get to know some of the regulars or even the staff. It's always great to see a familiar face when you walk through the door!

2. Hire a personal trainer. This person will teach you exercise and healthy habits and you will be surrounded by someone who understands the challenges and the joys of what you are trying to accomplish.

3. Get a subscription to a health and fitness magazine or e-zine (an on-line magazine) or read your local fitness expert's blog on a regular basis . Whatever it is, read something on a daily basis to keep your motivation up.

4. Join a Boot Camp Class! Maybe it's Tues/Thurs at 6:15 in the morning at Flemington Sports Plex starting Oct. 20 OR maybe it's Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 9:00 a.m. for Foundations Boot Camp at Flemington Sports Plex starting November 2. Either way you will surround yourself with people who have the same goals!

5. Join a club. Hiking, skiing, kayaking, softball,walking, etc. Whatever activity is of interest. I see these clubs listed in the local newspaper all the time.

Okay, so I gave myself a few plugs! But really, being around others who want a healthy lifestyle truly makes it easier to maintain your own exercise and healthy eating habits.

If your household isn't exactly The Brady Bunch and doing everything together with a smile, that's okay, just go out and find your own "Bunch" somewhere else and spend a couple hours a week with them!

Always strive for your Personal Best.

Marie