As strange as it might sound, learning to be negative may be the most positive thing you can do to stave off stress. Just say “No!” to parties you’d rather not attend, to people you don’t want to be with, to the constantly ringing cell phone, or to activities that zap your energy.
By doing this, you’re basically saying “Yes!” to yourself and making time for things you want to do.
Like making time for the gym.
Along those same lines, announce your fitness plans to family and friends. It may help you lose weight, tone trouble spots and feel great as you achieve your goals.
Not only that, but by broadcasting your goals and resolutions, you’re accountable to someone other than yourself, making you more likely to stick to your plan and less likely to skip a workout.
Another tactic in ensuring you get to the gym is to employ the buddy system. Do you have a friend who’s also made a commitment to getting in shape and feeling great? Recruit them to go to the gym with you, or, if that’s not possible, do a daily check-in with him or her to tell each other how it’s going.
To step up the commitment factor just a notch, consider working with a personal trainer. We at PEAK specialize in one-on-one training and are proponents of that system.
See if your gym offers personal training or check out PEAK’s Online Personal Trainer to get customized workouts emailed to your inbox on a regular basis: http://www.peaksc.com.
Yours in health,
Joe
Director, PEAK Strength & Conditioning
Author, WeddingShape Diet and Fitness Guide for Brides
USA
http://www.weddingshape.com/index.html
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