When it comes to fitness, find what works for you

When it comes to fitness goals, Sabrina says to find out what works for you!

There are many articles out there on how to maintain your fitness goals and they all say the same thing. You must eat right, workout regularly, keep a food journal, have a workout partner to be accountable to and switch up your training routine regularly. While those are all great ideas to start with, I think the most important thing to do in order to maintain your fitness goals is create a plan that works for you.

If you don’t like working out with a partner then find your own groove. Find out what motivates YOU. Is it watching others at the gym and copying their exercises? Or is it watching fitness compilation videos on YouTube to help get you through your cardio session? The trick is finding what works for you and stick to that. If you have a hard time physically getting to the gym, try paying for a class or for personal training in advance. That way you have a smaller chance of cancelling since you already paid for the services. Another way I like to motivate myself is to put five dollars in a jar after every workout that I’ve completed. After a month or several weeks, I will use that money to purchase something special that I have been wanting for a while.

Now, the hardest part for many people is to maintain the “diet.” My thoughts are not to be on a specific diet but to eat as healthy as possible. If you have a difficult time drastically changing your diet from fast food to nothing but fruits and vegetables overnight then do it gradually. The best way to do that is to start with one meal a week. Start with making your breakfast healthy for one week and then focus on lunch, snacks and finally dinner. Don’t forget to allow yourself have a few unhealthy things every so often and when you do, do not feel guilty about it.

If you are starting a new fitness regimen I think it is very important to track how far you have come since the beginning.  Some people like to take before and after photos while others will weigh themselves throughout the process. I personally just track my progress with how tight or loose my clothes feel. I do not think it is healthy for a woman to constantly weigh herself as your weight fluctuates daily depending on water intake and diet.

Don’t be afraid to try multiple different ways to attain your fitness goals. If working out at 5 am works for you then maintain that. If keeping a food journal works for you then do it. Or if you share that food journal with a professional so they can give you suggestions, which is also very effective.

Play around with it, make it fun and most importantly give yourself credit for all of the work you put into attaining your fitness goals.