How many times have you said, “it’s January! a new year, and it’s time for a healthier and fitter me. This time around, I will start the year off right and get fit!”. Then March comes around, and your gym/fitness membership has hardly been used. Many of us have been there and continue to give into the January lie! stop kidding yourselves, because change only happens when we are truly ready.
The fitness industry is overwhelmed with offers of a perfect body in just 30 days. Sign up today and receive your first month free! It is attractive, I must admit, but is this really the only motivation you need to get back into shape? For those of us who have never stepped foot into a gym or find the idea of exercising alone boring or intimidating with peering eyes, then you need adequate support. It’s important that you find a fitness programme that would motivate and support you, but also the help of a fitness expert who can guide you through this journey. Be honest with your goals and find an instructor who will give you the direction you need towards a healthier and fitter lifestyle. Whether it is a gym setting, a personal trainer or an outdoor bootcamp, your fitness plan needs to work for you because it is a plan for life!
It goes without saying that nutrition and fitness go hand in hand. It would be absolutely pointless to engage in a full fitness programme if your nutrition is poor. However, that’s not to say that you should obsess about your nutrition. Avoid too many carbs, eat your proteins, veggies, and fruits, and drink plenty of water. Oh! and don’t forget to treat yourself once in a while. So, when you decide to change your lifestyle, ensure you commit to being fit and healthy with adequate support and guidance. It is an investment you won’t regret.
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