The past few months may have been challenging, but I never gave up on my workout routine. Want to know my secret to motivating myself? Here are some tips:
- Always follow a schedule. I am a morning person, so I like burning calories first thing in the AM. It also establishes routine and builds up an exercise habit. It also makes it easier to get it out of the way since you know what schedule works for you.
- Put your workout in your planner/diary/journaling app. Set an alarm if necessary to avoid forgetting your workout schedule.
- Plan ahead. Do not schedule your workout too close to a lunch out or meeting. You might just decide to prepare for your event and skip working out altogether. Make sure that your workout schedule does not interfere with your other priorities because working out should be one of your main events.
- Do not be a workout slave. We only need 30 minutes of exercise each day to keep ourselves healthy.
- Add variety to your workouts. I may be loyal to Zumba, but I also enjoy doing HIIT and walk n’ tone workouts. Having different workouts makes the process exciting and balanced,
While I do workout each day to live a healthier lifestyle with my hypothyroidism, it is important to take note that exercise is for everyone. Keeping fit should not be a luxury. It should be a lifestyle choice. Make it a part of your daily schedule and you will definitely surprise yourself with how working out can make you feel better.