OK... imagine you are totally rockin out at the gym to Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborn because of an instant decision to get in shape and your cranking out sets and reps and you are feeling like the man/woman of the hour because in your mind nothing can stop you and nobody will get in your way and the adrenaline rush is almost to much to handle , but when you wake up the next morning you can barely move and never want to step foot in that place again.... sound familiar? Yes... this is what emotional training sounds like! It may be sparked by a breakup, a friend or coworker that just really torked you off, or even that darn infomercial that stares you right in the face with the perfect body spokesmodels that make everything look so easy... That was me hands down, sucked into the world of emotional training with no way out! The gym staff and regular gym goers had my routine down and when I would walk in it wasn't a hello that greeted me, it was "Hey Lisa what's up this time?". No joke! I didn't have a consistant program, but man when I was in the gym I would crank it out!! Still unhappy and not making any progress I realized my problem. I needed to figure out a way to keep that kind of motivation alive and create a consistant schedule. Here are some tips and tricks that helped turn my yo-yo workouts into a regular progam:
1. Write out your program: Grab a dry erase calender and write out your daily goals for the gym and your nutrition for the day. When you see it all of the time it becomes easier to stick with.
2. Create a smokin' playlist: I love grabbing my ipod and hitting the gym with my tunes. I keep my music up beat and make a new playlist every week or so to freshen it up a bit.
3. Grab a buddy: Some days you just need that extra push from someone. Grab a friend and knock out an awesome medicine ball workout you cannot do by yourself.
4. Stay focused: This can be hard sometimes... Don't let bad energy invade your space. Have a success journal like the one featured in my resources and keep your eye on the prize.
5. Keep a diet/workout log: This was actually the hardest part for me to get use to. Take a little notebook with you to the gym and log your workouts. Also keep a notepad with your to write down your meals. When you can see the results and changes before your eyes it will give you an extra kick in the butt to stay with it.
6. Talk about your goals: When other people know what you are trying to accomplish it's easier to stay motivated and stay on track. They can also be great encouragement.
7. Make the commitment to yourself: Nobody can change for you. You have to do it yourself. Remember, what you eat in private people see in public!
These are a few main points I used to get myself on track. It's about keeping it fresh and crisp and most importantly being true to yourself! No one cheats you but you...
Feel free to leave questions or comments or you can email me at rockintheworkout@yahoo.com
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