Hola Peeps!!! I hope your day is going well! Last time we talked about Goals and how to be SMART about it!!!! Now that you have a framework for your success (because you worked on it like a good productive person) we need to talk about what that means for daily life and how it affects your routine.
ANYONE can make a goal but only a few can stick to it and make it happen. So, what are somethings that can help you be successful? First, please read the disclaimer directly below this sentence before you continue
ITS GOING TO TAKE HARD WORK, ITS GOING TO TAKE SACRIFICE, AND COURAGE IN YOURSELF.
Read that one more time.
Okay, now we can proceed.
Below, I listed a few things that help keep me consistent throughout the week, so that I make sure to do the daily tasks that need to get done to reach goals successfully. These things far surpass just healthy living. These tips can be used in ALL parts of your life.
- Plan. MOST IMPORTANT BY FAR!!!!! You are going to see that word a lot, but it works! If you plan your meals, your workouts and whatever else you are doing that has to be a part of your routine to get you where you need to be, you will be ahead of the game. This is your outline for the week. By planning your meals before you go grocery shopping you are less likely to buy unhealthy items and overspend. BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO PLAN AN ELABORATE MEAL PLAN TO SUCCESSFULLY PREP FOR THE WEEK (we have talked about this before).
Bananas are a great grab and go breakfast or snack as well as boiled eggs. The real bullshit is the fact that we see all of these pictures of elaborate meals that look overwhelming and hard to make. This can set you up for failure. Don’t start with elaborate meals. Think simple and nutritious.
If planning a whole week out seems too much at first. Start with ONE MEAL. REMEMBER, one small step/change can make a huge impact.
- Pick a day. Pick a day out of the week that works for you and make it the day you go grocery shopping. If you have a set day of the week to buy groceries it will become a part of your weekly routine. This will ensure that you have healthy food available to you at home, so that you won’t need to eat out or eat crap. I will also free-up time so that you get your butt in the gym.
- Prep. You have planned and picked. Now its time to prep!!! MEAL PREP CAN BE A RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE OR A CHORE (maybe I am being a little over dramatic). Nevertheless, meal prep can really make or break you for the week. By precooking your meals for a week, or even a couple of days, you can ensure you have healthy food prepared for when life gets crazy. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or an all-day ritual, it can be as simple as having tuna packets and veggies cut for the week for lunch. (Meal Prep blog coming soon!!!)
- Research. If you are planning to go out for dinner with a friend or with your family. Do a little research about the restaurant and their menu. Most restaurants have healthier options to choose from. By doing this you will already know what you are having and won’t be tempted to order something else. Honestly, eating at home is better. But, if you are going out try and stick to the basics, meat, baked potato (plain) and steamed veggies.
If you start with small changes and make them into habits, little by little you will be able to change your lifestyle to fit your goals and see results!
Lyndsey Bobola understands the struggles of losing weight and getting healthy. She has lost over 65 pounds through her fitness journey. Breaking through the fad diets and exercise routines and giving up excuses, Lyndsey created goals and developed nutrition plans that worked! She gained a healthy lifestyle and now feels better than ever before. As her life improved, Lyndsey developed a passion to help others discover the path to a healthier life.
Now, Lyndsey is here to help clients cut through the noise of Instagram fitness models and fad diets to find real, lasting change. She is here to help people who are ready to improve their life through fitness, health, and life goals.
Scrolling through Instagram accounts of so-called fitness models, Pinterest meal prep ideas, and online workout programs with no scientific backing, Lyndsey realized a majority of fitness ideas online are wrong. They are designed for quick but not lasting results, to make you feel inadequate, or to get your money and leave you hanging. Lyndsey wants to change that through education and hands-on training. Taking no excuses, she provides honest and effective guidance for people who are ready for change.
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