3 Simple Things You Can Do you Achieve your Fitness Goals

by - 2/21/2019 12:00:00 AM


Almost two years ago I went on a weight loss journey. I was tired of the way I looked and felt. I knew that in the past my weight loss drive would only last until I reach my weight loss goal. Once, I reached that goal. I went back to the bad habits that allowed me to put on a ton of weight. It wasn't until the spring of 2017. That I really sat down and created obtainable goals. One of the first goals that I created was portion sizes. I knew that I loved food. However, my relationship with food was horrible and unhealthy. I would eat any time of day and would typically eat until I was stuffed. Once I worked on portion sizes, I moved on to eliminating refined sugar out of my diet. This was super hard for me. I loved sweets, from ice cream to candy.  However, reaching my goal was more important than a bag of candy. I also created a daily workout routine for myself. I would walk 5 miles in the morning. Prior to even starting my computer. This allowed me to work on me first and clear my mind before I started my day. Below I'm sharing things that you can do to achieve your fitness goals. These are all things I've done to continue to maintain my weight loss for almost two years.

3 Simple Things You Can Do you Achieve your Fitness Goals

Create Achievable Goals
It's so easy to write down a list of goals. However, are they actually achievable? For instance, one of my least favorite things to do is going to the gym. I would never put on the fitness goals that I would go to the gym daily. Even when I had a gym membership I never went. However, an achievable goal for me is going for a daily walk. At the time I owned a dog, and I knew he would have to be taken out for a walk daily. Don't get me wrong, I typically would workout at the gym when I was on vacation. However, creating that as a daily goal is just unrealistic for me. Start off slow and create achievable goals that work for you.

Accountability Partner
One of the best things that you can do is find an accountability partner. This can be a friend/family member or even someone on social media. This person doesn't have to be in any particular time in their journey. However, it's nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of. It's also great to be able to speak with one who may have similar goals. It's so important to have someone who is dedicated to their fitness journey and goals. Trust me, having an accountability partner is going to come in handy when a cheat day turns into days. Find someone that is as dedicated as you are.

Reward System
Having a reward system is key when trying to achieve fitness goals. The reward for yourself may not even be food related. You may decide to treat yourself to a new workout outfit if you reach your weekly weight loss goal or consistency to the gym, or even stay on task with your eating habits. Create a reward system based on your current needs and make sure to reevaluate them, once you reach each milestone.

Do you have any tips on how to achieve your fitness goals?


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18 comments

  1. I am working on doing this. I do have a reward system. If I jog, I get a cupcake later. Or a cookie. Something sweet. Probably not the healthiest but eh, I earned it!

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  2. I want to work on getting more healthy and losing weight. I think an accountability partner would help me out a lot.

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  3. Having someone to encourage me to get up and get going. Being accountable and having to show up all these things are wonderful.

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  4. I exercise with a friend every other day! It is the only way I can make myself go! These are all simple tips and I try to stick with all of them.

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  5. These are some great tips, I think we sometimes set goals which are too big and it's not that they are unachievable but we would be better setting goals which are steps towards it rather than the whole thing.

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  6. I have found setting reachable goals is a big thing for me. When I reach my smaller goals I feel more confident trying to tackle my bigger ones.

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  7. The greatest thing I have ever done is have an accountability partner. Helps me achieve the goals I set and keeps me motivated.

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  8. Hubby and I are partners with our fitness goals. Our reward is buying the things that we need in our gym.

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  9. I couldn't agree with you more. I think that I fail at diets because I set unrealistic expectations.

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  10. I could use an accountability partner but I don't want to be accountable! Boo. This is what my problem is right now, I am not focused or driven but I need to be a lot more healthy.

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  11. I've gained a lot of weight in the last 5 years, but I really want to get healthier. I don't have a reliable accountability partner, but I can set achievable goals.

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  12. An accountability partner is something I would need in my fitness journey. I need that kind of external motivation to keep me on the right path.

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  13. These are all true! I need to start setting up an achievable more and be serious about getting fit and active.

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  14. I actually do the reward system. I love to work out, but depriving myself only makes me want to crave more.

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  15. I am trying to get back into shape and at my age it is hard. These are great tips.

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  16. I love the idea of an accountability partner and reward system. When we have someone to remind us to go to the gym, we are more likely to follow through.

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  17. After having my son, I have not gotten back into any fitness routine yet. I need to though to get a few more lbs down. I do find having an accountability partner is what I need to keep me motivated.

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  18. Having fitness goals, an accountability partner and a reward system are all great ways to get in shape and stay fit in 2019 and beyond. I'm ready and motivated!

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