Monday 9 July 2012

Your 10 step winter survival guide


I’m getting my writing vide back, and I wanted to share this article with you - enjoy :o)

Your 10 step winter survival guide

Just because it is winter doesn’t mean that you will need to fall off the fitness wagon. With some careful planning and focus on your long term summer goal (yes, it is what you do now that you reveal when the weather warms up) there is no need to miss a beat this winter

So let’s tackle this tricky topic with 10 sure-fire plateau busters!

1 – Motivation: I admit it is hard to stay motivated when you have no direction and no reward for your efforts. Nothing will derail success faster than not getting a reward and you know nothing is more motivating then getting the results you are striving for.

2 – Goal setting: As per motivation, you need to have a goal. Most of us want to look our best when the warmer months arrive and it is time to strip the layers off. And do you realize that your success in summer comes down to what you do in winter? Focus on a summer goal, and devise a winter plan to see you achieve that goal.

3 – Expectations: Just like the goals and staying motivated, what do you expect for your efforts this winter? Don’t let season dictate how great you are or what you are truly capable of achieving!

4 – Comfort foods: I admit, a warm pie in winter really hits the spot. Remember though, comfort foods don’t need to be fat-laden, carbohydrate-based juggernaut for missed rewards. Be cautious of the ingredients you use and also the volume in which you consume. Just because it is winter doesn’t mean you need to eat enough pie to feed a family!

5 – Comfort drinks: As a pie warms the belly, so does the large café mocha with extra cream! Remember that calories do add up through the consumption of liquids too.

6 – Its cold and dark: If it is cold and dark and you either don’t want too, or can’t get motivated to exercise in the dark, then don’t. Make sure you select a time and location that will work for you and not against. It will be easy to miss a session if you can find a plausible excuse not to go.

7 – I’m too lazy: Now look, if you really ‘are’ that lazy then no one will be able to help you. But, are you just using the lazy excuse as that; an excuse for poor planning, lack of direction, no goals and minimal expectations? Invest some time into what you really want to achieve and the success that deep down, you really want.

8 – Share the plan with family: Share your fitness goals with your family and the people that are close to you. With a broad support network, you know that they will be more than happy to ‘motivate’ you when you need it the most and who knows, they themselves may want to join in the fun.

9 – Do it with a friend: If the idea of training by yourself really isn’t that appealing, then train with a friend. This way you will be able to motivate each other to keep improving, and you will be able to share in your results with a like-minded accomplice.

10 – …and above all else, just do it! Now look, I know it can be hard but sometimes, you just need to get the job done. It may be hard to get up in the morning, but we still do to go to work, school, other commitments etc and this is no different. In fact, it actually IS different. This is something that is going to directly benefit your health and your vitality. You know that with regular exercise you will be able to face winter head on and cruise into the warmer months a happier and healthier you!

Keep your eye open for The Rapid Fat Loss Challenge that we have starting at the end of this month, we will be making its official launch this weekend at the Health and Wellness EXPO at the SS&A on Saturday. We are going to ‘melt some fat’ that’s for sure…

Alternatively, if you would like some help personally with your progress, then you can book your own no obligation consultation with me then CLICK HERE -  http://pefreeconsultation.viprespond.com/

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