Need Advice or Suggestions to Stay Motivated?

I don't care who you are,or what your fitness goals are,at one time or another we need help to stay the course!Whether you are a seasoned pro,or just starting out.How do you stay motivated?Have you met your weight loss goals and need something new and fresh to do?Are you stuck at your current weight and cannot break through that plateau?I have been there!I still struggle with times to where I abandon my workouts or just need a break.How do you know when you are falling off the wagon and need a change?Here are some tips and ideas...

1.Change up your cardio routine and try something different.If you are a treadmill runner,try hitting the trails(I have done this)

2.Add some additional strength training.Its OK for women to lift weights.In fact its essential.Adding some extra lifting or perhaps even yoga can be a good change and may enhance your cardio.

3.Calorie cycle..for my fellow weight loss buddies you may want to change up your calories.Calorie cycling is good for you and I have done it several times.Eat at your high ranges on your workout days and at your lower ranges(however do not starve yourself)on your rest days.This is completely safe to do,however its not meant to be done for an extended period of time.I always recommend talking to your doc.

4.Eat that dessert!Most people avoid the sweets and while that is good for reaching goals and maintaining weight,an occasional dessert is not going to hurt or hinder your weight loss or fitness goals.


I also want to say reward yourself for each goal you reach.Whether it is big or small!Losing weight and maintaining a proper workout schedule takes work and dedication and you should reward yourself for each goal that is achieved.I also want to add that setbacks will happen and they do serve a purpose.People that have achieved awesome goals in there weight loss/fitness have experienced setbacks.They teach us to work harder and to learn from our mistakes.As long as you learn something from each setback and keep going forward you are not a failure.

Do You Need Help Losing Weight?

Most people think that working out will help them shed the pounds.While that is a reasonable assumption,its just not true all the time.Working out helps you shed the pounds yes and burns extra calories,however what you eat is also 90% of the battle.If you are not losing weight or getting the results you want,chances are your eating habits could be the culprit.The cleaner you eat,the better you will feel.What can you do to tweak your eating plans?

1.Cut out as much processed junk as you can.This means candy,chips,cookies(these things are fine in moderation)

2.Add in healthier options.Try adding more fresh fruits and veggies.Try making a smoothie after a tough workout,add a handful of nuts to your snacking instead of chips.

3.Water,Water,Water...Water is essential and is most helpful in weight loss.Also it helps rid your body of toxins too!

There are so many different ways you can tweak your diet.Just play around with a few things in addition to switching out the processed foods for the cleaner ones.