When you get off track, it can be really hard to get back into the swing of things. You take a few days off, maybe a vacation or even just a long weekend, and the thought of starting back up with your regular workout routine can seem daunting or unappealing.
That is kind of how I developed my 10 minute rule. It is very simple. Unless I am so sick I can barely get out of bed to go to the bathroom, I have doctor's explicit orders to not workout, or I have some sort of injury that I need to seek medical advice for before working out, I must do AT LEAST the first 10 minutes of my workout. If after 10 minutes I still do not want to workout, I can stop.
In the over 6 years that I have been focusing on my health and fitness, I can count on 2 hands the number of times I have actually stopped after using my 10 minute rule. By the time you get 10 minutes in, you might as well finish!
In addition to my 10 minute rule, here are some other tips for getting back on track:
1. Find and make a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun!
2. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day. I love having my Shakeology for breakfast.
3. Drink your water. Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water. You’ll feel the difference!
4. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.
5. Share your goals with other to keep you accountable.
6. Find a buddy or join a community. Don't go it alone when you don't have to!
7. Get outside. Don’t worry about how long - just get out there!
8. Create a motivational collage/vision board. Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there.
9. Go shopping for some healthy foods or may be some new workout clothes!
10. Take the stairs.
11. Listen to an inspirational song. Better yet, make a playlist of them so you can turn to it whenever you need a boost.
12. Learn something new: new workout, new dance move, new cooking technique, new personal development book, etc.
I hope these tips help you get back in the zone today and after your summer vacations and holidays! :) Which ones are you favorite or do you think will be most effective?
That is kind of how I developed my 10 minute rule. It is very simple. Unless I am so sick I can barely get out of bed to go to the bathroom, I have doctor's explicit orders to not workout, or I have some sort of injury that I need to seek medical advice for before working out, I must do AT LEAST the first 10 minutes of my workout. If after 10 minutes I still do not want to workout, I can stop.
In the over 6 years that I have been focusing on my health and fitness, I can count on 2 hands the number of times I have actually stopped after using my 10 minute rule. By the time you get 10 minutes in, you might as well finish!
In addition to my 10 minute rule, here are some other tips for getting back on track:
1. Find and make a new recipe. Cooking healthy foods can be fun!
2. Eat a healthy breakfast. Your morning meal sets the stage for the rest of your day. I love having my Shakeology for breakfast.
3. Drink your water. Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water. You’ll feel the difference!
4. Track your food today. No matter how it adds up, you’ll learn from it.
5. Share your goals with other to keep you accountable.
6. Find a buddy or join a community. Don't go it alone when you don't have to!
7. Get outside. Don’t worry about how long - just get out there!
8. Create a motivational collage/vision board. Include pictures of your goal and reasons why you want to get there.
9. Go shopping for some healthy foods or may be some new workout clothes!
10. Take the stairs.
11. Listen to an inspirational song. Better yet, make a playlist of them so you can turn to it whenever you need a boost.
12. Learn something new: new workout, new dance move, new cooking technique, new personal development book, etc.
I hope these tips help you get back in the zone today and after your summer vacations and holidays! :) Which ones are you favorite or do you think will be most effective?
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