When you know how to get fit and trim, it's much easier to get
started on your journey. As with anything, proper planning is a catalyst
for success. With so many fat loss rules and guidelines it may be hard
to figure out where to start and what to do. It's not your fault,
there's a new gimmick everyday claiming to give you the best results.
When the real trick is going back to the fundamentals. So, it's time for
us to look at ways to get fit and trim with 7 easy steps:
What you will need to do first before you should begin:
1. Take a before photo
(This will help you continually see why you have made this change for the better)
2. Write a lengthy Facebook post about what you're doing and why you want to accomplish it.
(The support you'll get from friends will be a huge help in your journey. Plus, it will hold you accountable)
3. Find something that motivates you
(Inspiration is the best motivator. If you take the time to marvel at the changes you want to make daily you will inevitably reach your goal.)
The 7 Steps to Take:
1. Create a list of your goals
This is the most important step. This is where you find out where you are, and where you want to be. The best way to make a goal is to be as specific as possible. This way you can continually look back and see how far you've come and how close you are. Without goals, you won't be able to tell how close you are. Also, make sure you put down what you want to achieve on a weekly, monthly, and even daily basis. And celebrate every milestone.
2. Clean out your fridge and pantry
The best way to start is by getting rid of all of the junk foods and soft drinks. You aren't going to need them since you want to get fit. You can donate them, give them to friends, or throw them in the garbage, so long as they aren't in your home. This is the best way to remove any temptation for junk foods.
3. Get good foods
Now that you've gotten rid of all of that junk food, it's time to replace it with good, clean, healthy food. While grocery shopping, get lots of different kinds of veggies and fruits. I personally suggest getting frozen veggies though. If you happen not to eat all of the veggies you bought, you won't have to worry about them going bad. Avoid canned foods at all costs.
4. Create a to-do list
With your busy schedule, wouldn't it be nice to have something to tell you when you need to do something goal orientated? Well, this is great for your Smartphone. You can usually set an alarm for everything you want to accomplish on a daily basis. Set up your meals 3.5-4 hours apart and eat whenever an alarm goes off. You can also schedule your workout sessions.
5. Pre-make your food
By pre-making your food you are making a commitment to not skip a meal. This also saves on a lot of prep time. So when your alarm goes off, you can simply take out a pre-made meal and eat. This is one of the best ways to ensure you stick to your diet. You won't be a victim to hunger ever again.
6. Train with high intensity
It's simple, the more you put in, the more you get out. The harder you train the more you change. Intense training is important when it comes to getting fit, but not as important as safety. Make sure you don't overdo it. It's not worth getting injured over. Then you won't be able to work out for days, weeks, or months. That will set you back in a big way.
7. Relax and Relieve Stress
When you are stressed out, your body produces a hormone called cortisol. This is a big reason why a lot of people have trouble losing weight. To help you relax and relieve stress, you can try yoga. Not only does it provide you with a great workout, but you also get the added stress management that comes with it.
This 7 step guide is here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be soon. To get the best results, cycle through this list consistently and watch the results come in. Soon, you might not even be able to recognize yourself.
What you will need to do first before you should begin:
1. Take a before photo
(This will help you continually see why you have made this change for the better)
2. Write a lengthy Facebook post about what you're doing and why you want to accomplish it.
(The support you'll get from friends will be a huge help in your journey. Plus, it will hold you accountable)
3. Find something that motivates you
(Inspiration is the best motivator. If you take the time to marvel at the changes you want to make daily you will inevitably reach your goal.)
The 7 Steps to Take:
1. Create a list of your goals
This is the most important step. This is where you find out where you are, and where you want to be. The best way to make a goal is to be as specific as possible. This way you can continually look back and see how far you've come and how close you are. Without goals, you won't be able to tell how close you are. Also, make sure you put down what you want to achieve on a weekly, monthly, and even daily basis. And celebrate every milestone.
2. Clean out your fridge and pantry
The best way to start is by getting rid of all of the junk foods and soft drinks. You aren't going to need them since you want to get fit. You can donate them, give them to friends, or throw them in the garbage, so long as they aren't in your home. This is the best way to remove any temptation for junk foods.
3. Get good foods
Now that you've gotten rid of all of that junk food, it's time to replace it with good, clean, healthy food. While grocery shopping, get lots of different kinds of veggies and fruits. I personally suggest getting frozen veggies though. If you happen not to eat all of the veggies you bought, you won't have to worry about them going bad. Avoid canned foods at all costs.
4. Create a to-do list
With your busy schedule, wouldn't it be nice to have something to tell you when you need to do something goal orientated? Well, this is great for your Smartphone. You can usually set an alarm for everything you want to accomplish on a daily basis. Set up your meals 3.5-4 hours apart and eat whenever an alarm goes off. You can also schedule your workout sessions.
5. Pre-make your food
By pre-making your food you are making a commitment to not skip a meal. This also saves on a lot of prep time. So when your alarm goes off, you can simply take out a pre-made meal and eat. This is one of the best ways to ensure you stick to your diet. You won't be a victim to hunger ever again.
6. Train with high intensity
It's simple, the more you put in, the more you get out. The harder you train the more you change. Intense training is important when it comes to getting fit, but not as important as safety. Make sure you don't overdo it. It's not worth getting injured over. Then you won't be able to work out for days, weeks, or months. That will set you back in a big way.
7. Relax and Relieve Stress
When you are stressed out, your body produces a hormone called cortisol. This is a big reason why a lot of people have trouble losing weight. To help you relax and relieve stress, you can try yoga. Not only does it provide you with a great workout, but you also get the added stress management that comes with it.
This 7 step guide is here to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be soon. To get the best results, cycle through this list consistently and watch the results come in. Soon, you might not even be able to recognize yourself.
