Where To Now?
As we come to the last week of our Shape up challenge you might felt like you aren’t sure how you’re going to go after the challenge is finished? It is often easier to be motivated in the beginning. We have been working together and you have been accountable for your habits and exercise. But what about now, how do you stay motivated?
The key to keeping up with your new fitness routine is to make it a part of your lifestyle. Here are some tips on how to stay motivated when you finish a fitness challenge:
Continue to keep track of your progress.
It’s important that you know where you started, what it took for you to get there, and how far you have come since then. Keeping track of your progress in any way that feels right to you, whether that’s photos or writing down a list weighing in, using the Glofox app to see how many classes you are doing per week, using your fitness tracker to keep your steps up, or keeping a food diary, these things can be really motivating.
Keep Your Goals in Mind.
It’s a good time to look at that big goal.
Take some time to imagine how you will feel when you have achieved it.
Believe it is truly possible!
Make a commitment to work towards that goal, each day look in the mirror and say “today I commit to reaching my big goal AND I truly believe it IS possible.”
Now look at the shorter term (maybe until Christmas)
The big thing to take away from this challenge It takes time to make changes and slow and steady is what will get you there for the long term.
It’s important that you keep your goals in mind as you move forward so that they’re top-of-mind when making decisions about food and exercise! Keep track of them in a journal or planner so they’re easily accessible wherever you go – this really helps with accountability.
Reward yourself!
When you’ve hit a new milestone – don’t forget to celebrate every little win. This can be anything you feel that you need. Maybe it’s a nice hot bath to relax your muscles, or your favourite dinner out on the weekend! It’s all about balance, so remember to enjoy yourself! We did look at this during the challenge But remember to continue to celebrate the wins.