First off, I know what your thinking. Why would I take healthy living tips from someone who is not an expert? Well you’re right I am not an expert, but sometimes I think that the goals that self-proclaimed “fitness gurus” preach are unrealistic and intimidating to the average person. Sometimes I think the best advice can be learned from your peers and people who are facing the same battles as you. I am no Jillian Michaels, I don’t manage a #fitspo instagram account, and I don’t have six-pack abs either. I’m just a normal, busy, college girl who tries to live a semi-decent healthy lifestyle. And these are some things that work for me, that hopefully can work for you too!
1. Find a healthy activity that you actually like.
Newsflash: not everyone likes to run, and that’s ok. It
is so much easier getting in a workout if you are doing something that
you enjoy. For me, it’s spin class. Once I started going to spin
classes, I couldn’t get enough! It was tough at first, but it eventually
became a lot of fun. Whether it’s hiking, going to zumba, playing
basketball, or any other activity, if you find something you love it
won’t seem like a chore to get it done.
2. Find your song.
Everyone has a song that gets them so pumped up they
can’t contain themselves. One song is all you need. For me it’s, “Ain’t
Got Far to Go” by Jess Glynne. The importance of finding that one song
is that it can keep you going for the last little stretch of your
workout. Whenever you feel yourself getting too tired in your workout
and you’re just about to quit, put on your song. Let this 3-4 minute
song help you get through the last few minutes of your workout and when
it’s done so are you!
3. Treat yourself to some workout gear.
If you find a little wiggle room in your budget, go out
and buy a new pair of running sneakers, or some workout leggings, or a
new sports bra. You’re going to want to test out your new purchases
right? Sometimes all you need is a new pair of sneakers to get you up
and moving.
4. Get a new water bottle.
Drinking a bunch of water is such an easy and great habit
to form. Buying cases of water can get expensive though, so go out to
the
5. Base your progress on how you feel, and that’s it!
Getting on a scale can be really scary, and a lot of time
really discouraging. Gauging your success on how you personally feel
should be all that counts. With that being said, be really skeptical
when you look at other’s “before and after” pictures online. A lot of
them can be Photoshopped, be taken in strategic lighting, or the person
is just standing at a flattering angle. Another reason on why you
should only look to yourself and your own experiences for tracking your
progress. Every person is different and every journey is different.
6. Get a workout buddy.
Even though you should only be worrying about your own
progress, doesn’t mean you have to be in it alone! Sometimes even if we
follow all these tips, it’d hard to get up and find the motivation to
hit the gym. A workout buddy is a great way to make sure you’re getting
in your exercise. Motivation from a friend can make a huge difference!
And for someone else, you are his or her motivator. So it’s a win-win.
7. Go to the gym at night.
If it works out best with my schedule, I try to go to the
gym around 8 PM. A lot of time the gym is pretty empty, so you don’t
have to
8. Reward yourself.
If you hit a milestone or reach a goal, do something nice
for yourself. Go to a movie, buy a new outfit, take a day off. Everyone
deserves a pat on the back sometimes. So don’t forget to keep yourself
happy so you can keep yourself going.
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