Happy First of the month!! Can you believe it is already August?! Yeah, me neither ...
A new month can mean a fresh start (even on a Tuesday), so why not take advantage of a clean slate and set yourself up for a successful August?? Where to even start though ... I am glad you asked!! Here are a few tips to set you up for a successful month.
1. Figure Out Your Point A. In order to know where we are going, we need to know where we are. Check in with yourself and figure out where you are mentally, emotionally, and physically. Evaluate last month by asking yourself some of the following questions:
* How many hours of sleep and I getting on average?
* Am I drinking half my body weight in ounces of water daily?
* How many workouts and I doing each week? Any what kind?
* How has my nutrition been (honestly)?
2. Determine Point B. Now that you know where you are, where do you want to be in 30 days? Do you want to lose or gain a few pounds? Do you want to create a better relationship with food? Do you want to sleep more, drink more water, or be outside more. Pick ONE GOAL to focus on for the month.
3. Set Up Tracking Mechanisms. The only way to determine success is to track it in some form or another. For those wanting to lose/gain weight, you can use the scale, take measurements, use photos etc. Here is a video that shows how to take measurement: http://youtu.be/iTPfdp7CIAQ Here is a video that shows how to take progress photos: http://youtu.be/RG9Gz_Po5-U As your trainer and/or coach, I am happy to help you with tracking!
4. Find Your Focus. Now that you have your starting point and your goal, consider what 3 behaviors are going to best serve you over the next 30ish days to help you accomplish your goals. If your goals is to drink more water, maybe you need to (1) get a new water bottle, (2) locate all the water sources (and bathrooms!) in your office, and (3) research ways to jazz up your water so you don't get bored. Or if your goal is to build a workout regimen, maybe you need to (1) review the class schedule and sign up for at least 1 per week, (2) get a committed workout buddy, and/or (3) hire a trainer! What is going to get YOU closer to YOUR goals? Pick no more than 3 things.
5. Be Accountable. Don't stay quiet about your goals - let them be known!! Write them down in multiple places - in a journal, on your phone, at your desk at work, on your fridge, etc. Tell your friends and family so you can benefit from their support. Get a workout buddy, one who will actually make you go to the gym and not one who will convince you to skip. Get a trainer or a coach to not just keep you accountable but also teach you. Join one of my FREE online accountability groups!
A new month can mean a fresh start (even on a Tuesday), so why not take advantage of a clean slate and set yourself up for a successful August?? Where to even start though ... I am glad you asked!! Here are a few tips to set you up for a successful month.
1. Figure Out Your Point A. In order to know where we are going, we need to know where we are. Check in with yourself and figure out where you are mentally, emotionally, and physically. Evaluate last month by asking yourself some of the following questions:
* How many hours of sleep and I getting on average?
* Am I drinking half my body weight in ounces of water daily?
* How many workouts and I doing each week? Any what kind?
* How has my nutrition been (honestly)?
2. Determine Point B. Now that you know where you are, where do you want to be in 30 days? Do you want to lose or gain a few pounds? Do you want to create a better relationship with food? Do you want to sleep more, drink more water, or be outside more. Pick ONE GOAL to focus on for the month.
3. Set Up Tracking Mechanisms. The only way to determine success is to track it in some form or another. For those wanting to lose/gain weight, you can use the scale, take measurements, use photos etc. Here is a video that shows how to take measurement: http://youtu.be/iTPfdp7CIAQ Here is a video that shows how to take progress photos: http://youtu.be/RG9Gz_Po5-U As your trainer and/or coach, I am happy to help you with tracking!
4. Find Your Focus. Now that you have your starting point and your goal, consider what 3 behaviors are going to best serve you over the next 30ish days to help you accomplish your goals. If your goals is to drink more water, maybe you need to (1) get a new water bottle, (2) locate all the water sources (and bathrooms!) in your office, and (3) research ways to jazz up your water so you don't get bored. Or if your goal is to build a workout regimen, maybe you need to (1) review the class schedule and sign up for at least 1 per week, (2) get a committed workout buddy, and/or (3) hire a trainer! What is going to get YOU closer to YOUR goals? Pick no more than 3 things.
5. Be Accountable. Don't stay quiet about your goals - let them be known!! Write them down in multiple places - in a journal, on your phone, at your desk at work, on your fridge, etc. Tell your friends and family so you can benefit from their support. Get a workout buddy, one who will actually make you go to the gym and not one who will convince you to skip. Get a trainer or a coach to not just keep you accountable but also teach you. Join one of my FREE online accountability groups!
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