Make Exercise a Habit
We've all fallen off the fitness wagon a time or ten. But most people that stop a fitness program do it early. You can stick to a workout until it becomes a habit, making it a part of your daily routine.
Instructions
1. Start small. Don't start a weight loss or fitness program with your sights on the Boston Marathon next week if you've been a couch potato for several years. The feeling of failure is a huge factor in losing interest in a workout. Think about adding time to your daily routine week by week instead, or improving your speed. It's not about what anyone else can do; it's about what you can do and your improvements.
2. Aim for 20 to 45 minutes of cardio 3 to 5 times a week. And work your way up. If you can only do 10 minutes of walking at a stretch, start there and add to your time every other day or so.
3. Head outside. Walking, running and jogging outside can be a treat instead of a chore. Enjoy the scenery, clear your mind. Make it your time.
4. Plan your workout at the same time each day. This will help make your exercise a habit.
5. Don't weigh yourself everyday. Weight can fluctuate daily. Once a week or once every two weeks will give you a better indication of your progress.
6. Stick to your workout for a month. Habits are formed over the course of weeks and months, not days. Devote yourself to one month and you will not only see weight loss or fitness results, you will start looking forward to workouts, making exercise a like-long habit.
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