Were you inspired during the recent Rio Olympics?
If you are like others that were inspired, why not keep the momentum going and start your own fitness challenge?
The good news is that no matter what age you are, it is never too late to up your game when it comes to fitness. That is right, even if you are over 50, do not be complacent. As you age, your metabolism slows, making it more important than ever to make sure you are keeping active.
Here are my five tips for achieving your own fitness goal.
1. The Warm Up
No pain, no gain is certainly the case when it comes to working out a new plan, but be warned, it may leave you in a world of hurt if you are not properly prepared.
Perseverance, dedication, heartache and more will be experienced if you are serious about your quest for losing weight and achieving a level of fitness you may have never reached before.
Preparing your pantry is like a warm-up routine, you must do it before you try for success.
Be sure to work out your meals ahead of time, including making sure to have all the ingredients you need. Aim to write down exactly what you will be needing at least three days of meals ahead. Be sure to commit to a workable starting position. You do not want to be starting a new program three days ahead of a weekend getaway!
2. Get a Coach
All Olympians have a coach and it’s usually someone they have carefully selected whom they trust. The same applies to you keeping on track with your weight loss goals. The right mentor can help with accountability in getting yourself in the right frame of mind to achieve your goal and it doesn’t always mean having to spend a lot of money. Be sure to find someone who understands your frustrations and has knowledge on weight loss and fitness specifically tailored for over the 50’s when you choose your coach.
3. The Starting Blocks
Getting all the basics organized means more than simply starting with measurements such as waist and hips and how much you weigh on the scales. I recommend my clients to write down simple facts such as sleep patterns, energy levels, ability to climb a flight of stairs (think breathless or not), any aches or pains and/or frequency of headaches.
Losing weight and improving fitness comes with a host of other benefits that you may not realize. For me, never in my wildest dreams did I think it would be possible to join my family on fun runs at the age of 45. Now I love these runs and my sons are loving the new, fit me.
4. The Training Regime
Now that you have laid the foundations for achieving success, start by focusing on your bad habits and what may trip you up in your weight loss success. By being wary of any hindrances in your success allows you to combat them ahead of time.
Your good efforts can go astray when being put to the test if you have too many obstacles in your path.
5. Winning Gold
Once you start seeing the results, whether it be weight loss on the scales or being able to go on a hike without huffing and puffing, your hard work will start to pay off.
The hard work starts now so don’t declare weight loss victory until you know you are well and truly off the starting blocks and training regime in place. Once you have these steps in place you are on the road to victory.
Julie Dargan is a Nurse, Naturopath BHSc and has worked in the wellness industry for over 30 years. Julie’s FREE 5 Day Kickstart Program is excellent to get you on the right track to help you lose weight and find hormonal harmony in the menopause. If you would like to know more about Julie’s coaching program CLICK HERE.
Julie has also released an exciting eBook that explores why diets do not work and how to get you in the correct mind frame to lose weight. Julie also has a Facebook page for women over 50 and looking for solutions to halt weight gain in the menopause.
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