Like most people, I began incredibly overwhelmed. Understanding that it is completely normal to feel this way is vital. Unfortunately, I was not aware that it was a common trait, and I would beat myself on this fact. I figured that people with the body I longed for where naturally talented and maybe I just didn't have what it takes. It took me two years to understand that was the furthest thing from the truth. Let me save you a couple of years if you are just starting out. It is not always easy, but it is simple and worth it.
First,
Write out your entire
daily routine, right down to the amount of time you watch Netflix or scroll
social media. Once you have your regular routine in front of you look for
moments you must spare. And it is at those time you want to program your
workout. This varies person to person, that it why it is important to write
down what you regularly do. If you want to succeed you must be consistent. If I
am not a morning person, but I program my workouts for six am it is very
unlikely that I succeed. However, if I tend to have a lot of energy at night, I
will probably make it a habit to get my movement in at this time.
Second,
Choose movement that you have a genuine interest in.
Remember this is a lifestyle change. You want something that excites and
interests you. In my case, I had a difficult time getting my cardio in. I
simply did not enjoy doing this. So, I decided to take swim lessons. I get my
three cardio session a week and I look forward to these lessons very much.
There are many activities that can meet your end goal. It does not have to be a
trend, do what you enjoy. Examples of cardiovascular activities include hikes,
regular walks around the park, swimming, cycling, rowing, and team sports. It
is important that you enjoy what you do so that you can remain consistent.
Third,
Start small. Do not over schedule your workouts. Maybe start with a 30 minute walk every morning or evening for a month and build from
there. Starting small can also mean programming only two sessions per week. For
example, if I want to start weightlifting but it is a completely new activity. I can start off with only two sessions a week. One upper body and one
lower body. Do that for one month. The next month I can add one or two more
sessions and build from there. The point is to remain consistent and forge
discipline.
The last and most important to remember is that
everyone was a beginner at some point. Do
not be hard on yourself. Celebrate your motivation but follow through even when
you do not feel like it. The workouts you accomplish when you least want to do
them are the ones that mean the most.
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