A wise coach of mine always talks about consistency…no matter if you are injured, tired, in a funk, good day, bad day, busy, bored..whatever…just stay consistent with exercise.
Smart words and really applies to everything – in particular health habits, such as nutrition, exercise, hydration, sleep and stress management. We all want it NOW, see results NOW and make it all be perfect straight away…but that is not usually how things play out. And the more you force it, the more difficult it is to create the habit.
Instead of trying to take on everything all at once…what if you took baby steps and focused on staying consistent?
I talk a lot about meal timing – eating every 3- 4 hours and pairing a protein and a carbohydrate at each meal to keep you satiated and fueled. Say you set a goal to do this Monday – Friday and stay on a set plan…
In order to make that happen you have to:
- Cook in bulk so you have food ready to go…
- Know spots near your home and office where you can pick foods up that will work for you
- Remind yourself to eat! No matter how crazy the day
- Always be thinking 3-4 hours ahead…when you go buy lunch, you may need to buy your afternoon snack!
So you start this with a goal of meal planning 5 days a week and you succeed in planning 3 days, the next week 2 days, the week after 4 days, the week after 5 days, then 2, then 5, then 4, then 5….see where I am going with this? LIFE HAPPENS! Crazy days, things go out of control, drama exists…continue to stay consistent with your goals. The more consistent you are with being consistent, the more likely your goals will be achieved and created into a lifestyle habit.
What is one goal you want to work on? Drink more water? Meal timing? Getting to the gym? Eating more vegetables? Running? Cooking? CHOOSE ONE THING…ONE THING… and work on staying consistent with that one habit.
One step in front of the other…it is amazing how simple it can be…and how good it feels!
You got this…