This is Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
It’s that time of year again
The new years resolutions roll in, we are going to get in shape
The issue is that most people start, then give up for many reasons
It’s too hard, I don’t have time, why can’t I lose weight?
Well, I am going to give you some tools to help you start well, get your results & stick with it!
Let’s begin
It first starts with knowing your Why!
Most people say they they will workout because they gained too much weight over the holidays or they want to look good in the summer or whatever other reason
These are all stupid reasons to begin
Starting with these type of goals are not long lasting
Before you say this is the year, ask yourself why?
This is the practice I follow with all new clients
Ask yourself why until you reach to the bedrock of the issue
Once you have figured out your why, then the next step is to find out how you are motivated
Some people like myself are intrinsically motivated while others are extrinsically motivated
Let me break this down
People who are intrinsically motivated can set a goal & go for it!
This means keep your goal in front of you and go for it!
The Importance is to always keep that goal in mind
The goal can be your why
I.e to live a longer, healthier life
Then if you are extrinsically motivated, you need an external stimulant.
This can mean, join a group or community to keep you motivated
Prepare for an event where you will complete
Nothing wrong with winning a trophy!
Now that you understand these 2 things, then you are ahead of the game
Here are some physical things to get you there!
The most important habit is optimize your sleep
Getting quality sleep is the most important habit on your journey
During sleep is when your body recovers, optimize your hormones, heal itself, etc.
In the show-notes I leave the link on article on how to train your body to get quality sleep
The next habit is nutrition
2 Things to focus on:
- The all or nothing approach
We often fail because we think we either we are on or off
This mindset is short term
When you understand your why, then it sets you up to start the gradual approach
This gets me to point #2 nutrition
- Eat balanced meals
For most healthy people, eat 3 healthy balanced meals & avoid snacking and grazing
For most people, a balanced, well portioned plate is a protein, complex carb and vegetables for healthy fiber
Eating in this manner keeps your blood sugar & insulin levels steady
Which is vital for sustainable weight management
Happy new year fam!
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