Vicki Kramer
Can an exercise-hater really change? Will you ever be able to face a daily workout without dread?
Yes!
- Find something you enjoy. Bottom line, they say, if you don't like what you're doing, you won't stick with it. If you're not sure what you like, explore: Take a dance class, learn to Rollerblade or swim, or hike in some nearby mountains. Keep experimenting until you find the thing that moves you, mentally and physically.
- Chart your progress. The $10,000 Challenge has an excellent record keeping system for 12 weeks!
- Set goals. Write down your goals and review them often. But be realistic. If you've started out walking for 10 minutes, don't aim to run a marathon in three months.
- Be a morning exerciser. Statistics show that people are more likely to stick with a fitness program if they exercise first thing in the morning. There's less of a chance to make excuses, and you get it over with before your day begins.
- Schedule your workout. Schedule a whole month in advance, writing the day and time of your workout. And if you have to cancel one, reschedule it immediately.
- Have a partner. Having the commitment of a friend or spouse increases your commitment.
- Reward yourself. When you can complete a 30-minute walk on the treadmill or do 10 push-ups, for example, reward yourself with a new CD or T-shirt.
- Abandon the all-or-nothing approach. So you don't have an hour? How about 30 minutes? It's certainly better than nothing, and if you work smart you can really reap benefits from a 30-minute workout. ( research credit: WebMD)
Have a Vicktorious day!
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