Friday, May 15, 2009

Make Friday Your New Begining!

How many times have you heard from somebody "The Diet starts Monday!" or "I'm going to start working out Tomorrow!" The few people that actually start the diet or new workout program rarely stick with it for any length of time. Most people who start something new, especially when it's related to fitness, tend to go all out right at the begining and either workout way too hard making themselves too sore to walk, or they go on some crazy restriction diet like the grapefruit diet that no human can possibly survive on. Sound like anybody you know? Maybe you've even done it yourself. I know I have.

After my initial interview with a new client I always have them start with one simple goal adherence. Simply put just plan on getting to the gym a few times a week for 6 months. Don't be afraid to set smaller goals that are achievable that way when you achieve them you can build upon your successes. Goals don't have to be complex, but they need to be realistic and measurable. Now the talk of starting tomorrow that is a load of cow dung just suck it up and start today otherwise you run the risk of never starting.