“I want to get fit and be healthy but I don’t know where to start. Help!”
I was in the same situation when I started my journey. Actually I’ve been in this situation several times throughout my life. I have tried and failed with diet and exercise countless times. I could never get anything to stick. I would get started, lose some weight, and then my plans would fall through and I would gain it all back, then some! Sound familiar?
In the last 9 months, I have managed to lose over 85 pounds steadily and consistently. Of course, I have found a happy balance between nutrition and exercise. But in order to do that, I had to have the right mindset to start changing my life and creating healthy habits.
I have put together 6 steps to help you get started on your journey! Along with proper nutrition and a great training plan, these are sure to get you off to a great start!
1. Commit to a Healthier Future
Your health and wellness means so much more than a good looking body, six pack abs, and big muscles. All of that stuff is great but what matters more is how you take care of your body, your temple. Longevity and prosperity is the goal here! You have to commit yourself now to a healthy lifestyle in order to achieve those. Trust me, your family will thank you. Don’t think for a second that self-care and self-love is selfish. You want to take care of your family and loved ones? Take care of yourself first. Make a commitment to yourself.
2. Take Small Easy Steps
Once you realize how important your health is, it’s time to put that commitment into action! You should start with small and slow changes. They will eventually lead to small victories the will add up to huge results! Making too many changes too fast will create a recipe for burnout and your motivation will suffer. Don’t worry, slow and steady wins the race and is much more sustainable in the long run. Again, a long and prosperous life is what we are aiming for. So if you think about it, you have all the time in the world to conquer your goals!
3. Decide on Discipline
So what do we do when our motivation runs dry? Basically…suck it up. Just do it anyways. Wake up tired and snooze your alarm because you want to miss your workout? That’s on you. You have to decide for yourself to stay disciplined throughout your journey. I’m not saying you have to be a robot and operate like clockwork. A missed workout is fine. Being disciplined means that even after a small setback, you are able to get right back on track like it never happened. Keep on keeping on no matter what!
4. Find Out What You Love and Do That
Losing motivation doing something you hate is inevitable. It’s bound to happen! To be successful in anything, you have to find what clicks, find your passion. You hate lunges, but you love squats? Do more squats. You hate spinach but you love broccoli? Eat more broccoli. You can’t force yourself to like one thing or another. Do what makes you happy and fall in love with the process.
5. Be Persistent and then Be Consistent
If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it. Be relentless in your pursuit of your health and wellness! Find what your favorite healthy foods are, find what workouts keep you going back for more! Don’t stop until you have your happy mixture between nutrition, exercise, and life! Then keep a consistent routine with all of it. This will lead to years and years of a happy and healthy life.
6. Surround Yourself with Like-Minded People
Got it all down? Great! You’re in the club! Now it’s time to find people who are on the same mission you are and feed off each other’s vibes. Find a workout partner or a group that loves to get together often to hit a workout together! Find someone who loves to cook healthy meals and exchange recipes. Engage in conversation with others on your new favorite fitness page! You know, the one with the red eagle for a logo. Whatever you do, surround yourself with people like you! Crazy fitness enthusiasts who eat like rabbits and workout 4 times a day. Ok I’m kidding. But you get it.
Hey you, thanks for reading through to the end! I know it can be a little daunting when you are starting something new. It can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin. With the support of the #SoarHigh community, I promise we can all get there! We can hold each other accountable, pick each other up when we’re down and be healthy together! Follow these steps and you will be on your way! Don’t forget to share your “secrets” with your friends! Spread the good word.
“Your beginnings will seem humble. So prosperous will your future be.” – Job 8:7
– AJ
Fit by AJ 