Stay Fit Even When Friends and Family Don't
Staying fit around people who don’t can seem as difficult as getting through the holidays without gaining a pound, but by implementing a couple of easy to follow tips into your day-to-day routine, you’ll see how effortless it is to maintain your fitness goals.
- Eat breakfast. Even if you’re too rushed in the mornings to have a proper breakfast, a hard-boiled egg, piece of fruit and yogurt or a breakfast bar will help you get off to a good start and keep you from snacking.
- Hit the gym in the morning. It’ll give you energy for your day and will get it out of the way so you can’t make excuses later.
- Stash a pair of athletic shoes under your desk at work and go for a walk on your lunch break. *Bonus: The fresh air will make you more productive and help you get through that afternoon slump.
- Keep snack bars, low-fat string cheese and fruit on-hand for emergencies. Remember that some bars are better for you than others so check the nutritional information before grabbing the one that sounds the most like a candy bar.
- Drink lots of water. Did you know that thirst is often misinterpreted as hunger? Have a glass of water the next time you feel like you’re starving. It’ll help you distinguish between the two and will fill you up at the same time.
- Opt for red wine over liquor. It has fewer calories and studies show it is good for your heart.
- Pack your lunch the night before. By taking a healthy lunch with you to work instead of eating out, you’ll save hundreds of calories—and several dollars a day.
- Log it. 24 Hour Fitness helps you track workouts (www.24hourfitness.com/pdf/workout_card.pdf.pdf) and meals (www.24hourfitness.com/pdf/workout_journal.pdf.pdf) with easily downloadable logs. By actually being able to see how successful you are each day, you’ll be more motivated to stay on track.
- Train for a cause. If family and friends aren’t interested in helping you with your fitness goals, make new friends. Most charity walks and runs have workout clubs to support and help you train to cross the finish line.
- Brush your teeth. Ever have a glass of orange juice after brushing your teeth? It tastes horrible! Getting into the habit of brushing your teeth after meals will help reduce those temptations by keeping your taste buds in check.
With a few simple adjustments to your lifestyle, you’ll stay on track with your fitness goals. And who knows? Maybe once your family and friends see how easy it is, they’ll be encouraged to join in your quest as well.
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