Commit to be Fit!

We all have time for health and fitness- you just have to make it a priority! It’s so much easier to commit to your fitness goals by scheduling your workouts in advance and sticking to your plan. Think of it as though you have a mandatory meeting each day that you can’t miss no matter what. It might take some getting used to, but your body (and mind!) will thank you afterwards.

 Here are some tips to commit:

J Follow your fitness! Social media helps everyone stay connected to their fitness communities. Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Websites, and Blogs are literally right at your fingertips! Following your favorite fitness brands, icons, studios and friends will help to keep you motivated to step up your own fitness game. And, sometimes you’ll even score some fitness prizes! Many companies offer giveaways just by following their feeds.

Right now, if you follow @pilatesplatinum on Instagram, you could win 5 FREE PILATES PLATINUM CLASSES! (Winner will be chosen next week.)

J Create a fitness journal or diary. Write down your goals, schedule your workouts, check off what you’ve accomplished, and track your progress! You can also purchase a journal made specifically to support your fitness goals, like the one found HERE from Lorna Jane, which is filled with inspirational quotes and workout challeneges each week.

J Prepare healthy snacks and meals in advance. If you know you’ll be away from home all day, plan ahead to stick to your nutritional goals. It’s so easy to carry around healthy snacks with you. All it takes is a little thinking ahead that’ll keep you from sabotaging your health. You'll feel much better if you eat something healthy instead of settling for something else that may be convenient in a rush. Pack a lunch for work, snack on raw almonds, or try a Vega One Bar when you’re on the run. 

J Lay out your workout gear the night before. Pick something fun to wear so you’re happy when you throw it on. Wake up and jump right into your outfit and hit the gym (or Pilates Studio)! You’ll be setting yourself up for a successful morning with no excuses.

J Live in the now. Be present and be POSTIVE. It takes 21 days to form a habit. You can do it! Don’t give up!