When it comes to achieving goals it can feel like a very daunting task & often we give up before we've even got started because we try to tackle them with no plan of action in place.
All too often nowadays we are also lured in by magazine articles & social media posts about how some other person has lost 15kg in the space of 5 days on an amazing diet consisting of chewing on a "skinny" teabag for breakfast, lunch & dinner! STOP!
You are you, you're unique & following a plan set out in a magazine or one which someone else has followed isn't going to help you achieve YOUR goals. I'm sure most of you will have come across SMART targets/goals (I hated doing these at school!)
Well use this format to help you plan what you want to achieve & write it somewhere where you will see it everyday. Being visually reminded is a fantastic motivator!
📝Record your workouts & food consumption. This allows you to set mini goals from week-to-week & see your progress
👍Be consistent- Having one "bad" meal or missing a couple of training sessions here and there isn't the end of the world & won't undo all your hard work. Your results will come from being consistent for the majority of time
⏳Be Patient! Changes take time so remember to always be realistic when it comes to your expectations.....Rome wasn't built in a day! It's also important to make sure you're not trying to change lots of things all at once & large changes.
👩💼👨💼Make your plan of action realistic for you. It's no good following a generic workout/food plan that you've seen in a magazine for example which tells you that you need to go to the gym 5x a week & eat 1200 calories. This means you're already setting yourself up for failure before you've even begun!
🍴💪Nutrition & Training go hand in hand. You'll get better results from your investment into these 2 areas if you give consistent, quality attention to both
🏋️♀️🏊♂️🚴♀️When it comes to being active, make sure you find something which you enjoy doing. Going to the gym & lifting weights isn't for everyone but swimming or cycling for example might be an activity you enjoy. If you're apprehensive about getting started or going to the gym, take a friend/family member along with you for that bit of support. Having that someone can help keep you motivated & accountable.
💤🏖🏡Rest & Recovery are just as important as your training and nutrition. Taking time away from training & having diet breaks every so often are incredible beneficial to not only your overall results but also your mental & physical well-being. SO spend that time with loved ones, take that holiday & enjoy those ice creams & beers!
If you're struggling with planning & achieving your goals, get in contact today & let me help you to make a successful plan of action & smash your way through those goals!
@GWTFNutrition
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