I know why you’ve been reluctant to jump on the fitness bandwagon, and I’m not blaming you for it.
Because fitness is hard.
Want to know just how hard? Here’s a glimpse into the Fit Life:
Fit Life Truth #1: Exercise Counts
Lace up your shoes and hit the gym instead of getting extra sleep, watching TV or doing whatever else it is that you’d rather be doing. Do this 3-5 times each week for 30 minutes.
Fit Life Truth #2: Nutrition Counts
Choose your meals based on the nutritional makeup rather than following your taste buds. Limit your intake of simple carbohydrates and get lots of protein and fibre in each meal.
Fit Life Truth #3: No Room For Junk
Turn down your favourite junk foods – even when you really, really want it. Cut simple sugars and harmful processed fats out of your diet completely.
Fit Life Truth #4: Push Harder
Push your body to be stronger, faster and better during each workout. Don’t simply go through the motions in your routine – consistently challenge your muscles to do more each day. Mix up your routine every week (the reason why joining a Boot Camp can be so effective for you).
Fit Life Truth #5: Calories Count
Limit your total calories to within an appropriate range for your size and goals. Remember, even healthy calories can add up to weight gain when you’re not careful.
That’s just the basics on what it takes to enjoy a fit and healthy body. Pretty hard, right? Check in the next edition to take a look at with the NOT-Fit life looks like…
Until then, keep on training!
Scotty
Scott Williams
www.succeed.com.au
