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Did your recent medical report, which revealed that you are pre-diabetic with high cholesterol, come as a wakeup call? Did you then take a quick appointment with a nutritionist and joined a gym? Well, you are not alone. Most people in their mid thirties are lately being diagnosed with lifestyle diseases. However, it is never too late to get fit. And, to have successful results, here are 4 changes you should make before starting a workout plan.
(Also read : Enroll Yourself in a Group Fitness Class to Get Over Your Initial Gym Anxiety)
Change your work habitsMost of you start your workout plan with the gym and then try to figure out what to do with your work routine. That is a wrong way to start any regime. You should first focus on your work habits. This is one important aspect of your life that can derail your "get well" routine. Schedule time on your calendar and let your team know. It is an investment of 1 hour that will define how you work the next 8 hours, and this cannot be missed. It is also important that you hit the gym every day at the same time, as you are forming a habit. The 21 day rule of forming a habit applies here as well. If you don't fix this, there are chances that in a month, you will be making the classic excuse of "too much work".
Clean up your dietIt is important to have a good chat with your spouse and family about your fitness plans. That is because you may need to make dietary changes. You can no longer eat out and should learn to be creative about what you cook. Being healthy is a combination of what you do at gym, at work and at home. Changing your food habits invariably impacts everyone else in the family. If they know why you are doing what you are doing, they will be part of your journey. Most of you will feel quiet tired by the end of the end. However, if your diet plan is good, you can ensure you feel energetic throughout the day. If you don't make dietary changes, you may not lose weight.
Learn the basicsMost of the gym goers will tell you to stay away from "the preacher". This is the person, possibly with a good physique, who will tell you what exercises you should be doing and what food you should be eating. Even if you have a trainer and a scheduled routine, he or she may not always be right and can derail your entire work out. So, it is important for you to understand some basics like what body type you have, what is the right way to exercise, what type of food you should be eating and also learn to read the nutritional content of different foods. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all model here, so this knowledge will help you understand your journey to fitness and avoid distractions.
Find motivationThere is a good chance that after first week at gym, you will start feeling lazy. A good strategy to tackle this is to tell your friends, family and colleagues about what you are going to do and also what you did at the gym. Once you make a public commitment, it creates peer pressure. People are going to ask you about it. Waking up early in the morning, sleeping early and watching what you eat require motivation. Your friends and family can help you stay motivated. It is also a good idea to have a gym partner who will drag you to the gym on those lazy days.
(Also read : Enroll Yourself in a Group Fitness Class to Get Over Your Initial Gym Anxiety)
Change your work habitsMost of you start your workout plan with the gym and then try to figure out what to do with your work routine. That is a wrong way to start any regime. You should first focus on your work habits. This is one important aspect of your life that can derail your "get well" routine. Schedule time on your calendar and let your team know. It is an investment of 1 hour that will define how you work the next 8 hours, and this cannot be missed. It is also important that you hit the gym every day at the same time, as you are forming a habit. The 21 day rule of forming a habit applies here as well. If you don't fix this, there are chances that in a month, you will be making the classic excuse of "too much work".
Clean up your dietIt is important to have a good chat with your spouse and family about your fitness plans. That is because you may need to make dietary changes. You can no longer eat out and should learn to be creative about what you cook. Being healthy is a combination of what you do at gym, at work and at home. Changing your food habits invariably impacts everyone else in the family. If they know why you are doing what you are doing, they will be part of your journey. Most of you will feel quiet tired by the end of the end. However, if your diet plan is good, you can ensure you feel energetic throughout the day. If you don't make dietary changes, you may not lose weight.
Learn the basicsMost of the gym goers will tell you to stay away from "the preacher". This is the person, possibly with a good physique, who will tell you what exercises you should be doing and what food you should be eating. Even if you have a trainer and a scheduled routine, he or she may not always be right and can derail your entire work out. So, it is important for you to understand some basics like what body type you have, what is the right way to exercise, what type of food you should be eating and also learn to read the nutritional content of different foods. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all model here, so this knowledge will help you understand your journey to fitness and avoid distractions.
Find motivationThere is a good chance that after first week at gym, you will start feeling lazy. A good strategy to tackle this is to tell your friends, family and colleagues about what you are going to do and also what you did at the gym. Once you make a public commitment, it creates peer pressure. People are going to ask you about it. Waking up early in the morning, sleeping early and watching what you eat require motivation. Your friends and family can help you stay motivated. It is also a good idea to have a gym partner who will drag you to the gym on those lazy days.
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