The personal trainer’s weekly guide to fulfilling your fitness resolution: Recharge your batteries
Beware of hitting a plateau a few weeks into your new routine. Right about now that get-fit fire in your belly may be dwindling, but don’t let yourself fall victim to this winter weight-loss trap. While it is totally normal to want to hit the snooze button on your workout routine, I’m here to give you a wake up call.
If at First You Don't Succeed. Going cold turkey on your previous lifestyle is challenging — after all, you are human and slip-ups will occur. Don't throw in the towel by eating your emotions in lumpy mashed potatoes at the Golden Corral. Even the pros have tough days — take former gold medal Olympain Bruce Jenner for example. You don't see Bruce putting down that coral lipstick and box of L'Oreal orange hair dye, do you? Heck no!
It is vital to keep your brain away from negative self-talk, and push forward with encouraging vibes. Explain your fitness goals to friends and family in order to build a support system that will aid in holding you accountable when it is oh-so tempting to wave the white flag. A bad day does not translate to a bad life. If you demolished an entire box of Oreos (I'm sure you had your reasons), accept it and move on. Learn from your mistakes and realize that this is a mere setback in the big picture. This process will involve many ups and downs. Remember, today is a new day with infinite possibilities. So go ahead, make your move.
Next week we will start the next phase of your cardio and resistance training routine. Take this week to recharge your batteries, stay focused on hitting the gym 3-5 days a week and most importantly, ride the wave of your accomplishments. You are completely capable of hitting your goals. Your strength will be determined by overcoming what you thought you could not do.
Earn it.
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