Here at HOUSEFIT our team of personal trainers has helped hundreds of clients lose over 10,000 pounds of fat! We know what it takes to get it results, and simply writing down a goal on a piece of paper isn’t going to cut it. If you have plans to lose weight this year, we have some tips that we’re happy to share.
Staying motivated isn’t easy, but with these realistic, easy to do tips, you can help stay motivated and push yourself like never before. By making small changes, by adjusting your attitude, you can begin to help train your mind to facilitate your weight loss!
Our team of personal trainers is proud to share their experience to bring you 5 important tips that will help you slim down.
1. Get More Exercise
This sure is a simple one! So simple and straight forward it had to be our first goal.
We all know how important a regular workout routine is, especially when you combine your workouts with a professional trainer at a boutique fitness centre (hint, hint). One of the first points to bring up is the importance of regular exercise for your fitness goals. Make sure to stay active by working out several times a week. Consider developing a calisthenics routine that you can do daily.
While it may seem obvious to just go and get more exercise, we’re here to encourage you to find your own tools of motivations. Perhaps you want to make use of the Activity App on your Apple Watch (or on a similar device) and start counting your steps, or reminding yourself to get up and stretch every 45 minutes (we know how hard it can be). There are lots of similar products that can help you stay motivated, and track your efforts and progress.
2. Eat Better
Many of us in the fitness industry will tell you that weight loss is mostly dependent on diet. Not only is it the most important factor in your weight loss goals, but good food is medicine!
Not only do we want you to eat less fattening foods, but it’s also important to eat foods that are high in nutrients. That doesn’t mean overpaying for groceries or only shopping at organic food stores. It means making healthy choices on a regular basis, cutting out the sugars where possible and making sure you eat nutritious meals.
You may be surprised at the effectiveness of eating a Granny Smith apple in the morning instead of your high sugar coffee! Here at HOUSEFIT we help you develop a custom meal plan designed to help you reach your fitness goals, whether that’s slimming down or bulking up.
3. Positive Changes
Positive changes don’t take much. They can be as simple as cutting out pop and sugar drinks for Monday – Friday, and only having 1 drink on Sat and Sunday as a treat. By creating realistic, easy to follow goals, you can get the process going and start making positive changes.
Positive changes apply to those who don’t work out enough, and to those who don’t work out ‘smart’. Some of us don’t think about our overall workout plan, just come to the chill and ‘get a sweat on’. Of course, there is nothing wrong with freestyling some workouts. However, by making positive changes, even those who work out regularly can make improvements to their routine.
Taking personal training sessions with an experienced professional can yield several benefits. You will get a professional assessment of your progress, and more importantly, you will get some professional tips to help you improve your efforts!
Positive changes especially apply to your regular workouts. Perhaps you could eat healthier recovery meals after your workout, or you can try using new equipment or trying new exercises. No matter what you do when you work out, there is always room for some positive improvements!
4. Be Grateful
Being grateful is especially important at any time of the year. By thinking about your goals for 2019, you can appreciate where you are currently at.
Self-awareness is a constant journey, and for many of us, physical fitness and working out can be a very quick reminder of our physical form. Try doing 20 pushups if you haven’t been working out for a while!
Being grateful also means taking a moment to appreciate the help you are getting on your journey to health. Whether that means thanking a friend who helps motivate you or thanking your trainer that works tirelessly to improve your health, being grateful is especially important in your weight loss goals.
5. Enjoy the Process, Enjoy the Little Things
How can you enjoy the process when the process is mostly working out? You have to find joy in small things. That can be as simple as setting fitness goals, for example, being able to do 40 squats in a row, or being able to do 5 pull-ups without assistance. Setting small, realistic goals is a great way to enjoy the process of losing weight.
Remember, at the end of the day, weight is very much a process and a journey that often has setbacks. By trying to enjoy the little things, focusing on the small goals, you can continue to push yourself and pursue your fitness goals.
Here at HOUSEFIT we wanted to take the time to wish everyone a healthy, happy and successful 2019! We look forward to seeing you and don’t hesitate to contact us anytime for more information or to book a free 90-minute fitness assessment!