When you think about losing weight, exercising is usually the first thing that comes to mind, along with dieting most of the time. Obviously this is for a reason, exercise plays a huge role in weight loss. Here we will discover a couple of things to know when you want to start exercising to lose weight.
always start small
When you haven’t exercised in years and suddenly want to start hitting the gym five days a week, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Not only do your muscles need to build up slowly, but your mind also needs to get used to your new routine and make it a habit. Therefore, it’s a better idea to start by exercising one or two days a week and stick to light exercises throughout the week. Yoga or walking can be a great place to start to build some muscle and improve your fitness.
You need to plan your training sessions
I don’t know how this works for you, but if I don’t plan for something, then it doesn’t happen. This also applies to exercises, you need to create a plan that fits into your schedule and stick to it. You should also make it yourself as easy as possible. This means you take out your workout clothes before going to bed, or even sleeping in them. This could also mean that you exercise at home or choose a gym that is close to your home or work.
Don’t try to make it perfect
Trust me, you’re not always going to stick to your schedule perfectly. Some days you won’t find the time or you just don’t feel it. You could give up your entire ride because you failed once, but it’s not much better to go harder the next day. Use your failures to remind yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and don’t let them get you down.
learn to persist
When you start out on your fitness journey, you are highly motivated, but this initial motivation will slowly fade. Many people stop trying when they lose motivation. If you always quit when it’s getting tough, you’ll never be able to accomplish anything. So, switch things up this time and persist a little longer to make exercise a habit, before you know it you’ll have lost all the weight and gained muscle.
Find a workout you love
The only way you’ll stick to your routine is when you love what you’re doing. Don’t force yourself to go to the gym when you absolutely hate it, maybe you’re more of a runner. Or when you despise having to go out in the cold for a run, then maybe an indoor yoga session is more for you. I promise there is something for you too, you just need to find it.
Find the motivation within you
Exercising because you promised your wife, or because you want to be skinny, is not the best motivation in the world. Sure, it will work for the first few weeks, but it won’t last long. You need a motivation that comes from within, such as feeling happy or improving your health. That kind of motivation will last a lifetime.
Fitness is a personal journey where I can tell you everything I want, but you are the one who will need to do the work. There are no shortcuts to health, you will have to work. So don’t wait any longer, start today if you can. Getting started is half the job, so buy an exercise book, go out and buy some new sports clothes, or create your exercise program for the next week. Now all I can do for you is hope you follow my advice and wish you the best of luck on your fitness journey.