I've Fallen ...
And I Can't Get Out Of My
Rut!!
If you've ever fallen into a rut of overeating and slacking off and your
workouts, help is here.
Ruts can be a comfortable, cozy and self-indulgent phase of life, but no matter
how comfortable you have become, ruts often lead to depressing conditions that
eventually will take you down a path of self-destruction.
So here we embark on a plan to lift us out of the depths of complacency back
to a routine of becoming active, disciplined and at peace with ourselves. Pull yourself
out of a rut with these 7 easy steps.
1. Be Thankful. If you're stuck in a rut, then you are faced with a
great opportunity to change old habits and work toward your goals. Be
thankful for this opportunity of new beginnings.
2. Believe That Change Is Possible. Stop thinking that you're
destined to be overweight and out of shape. You are not!! Your
destiny is to be fit. There are many things in life that we don't have
control over, but fitness and weight loss is something within your
control. Maintain a consistent "I can do it" attitude and
chances are that you will do it.
3. Visualize Your Dreams. Visualize what it will be like to be
in control of your body, to be fit and strong. Visualize yourself exercising,
eating right and making it to your goals. Then realize that the feelings of
accomplishment and pride that you gain from meeting your goals will give you
greater joy than any food binge or exercise sabbatical can offer.
4. Know What Your Difficulties Are. Examine your relationship with
food and accept your weaknesses. Do you eat when you are lonely or
bored? Becoming aware of food issues will help you to work through them
better. Examine the reasons why you are in an exercise rut. Is it hard for
you to find the time to exercise? Maybe you are not planning your workout
schedule. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Commit to sitting
down with a calendar and scheduling your workouts for the next week, including
time, location and activity. Schedule out your meal plan as well. Treat
your workout time as as important appointments that can't be missed.
5. Move On. Forgive yourself for emotional over eating and for missing
your workouts. Become a problem solver. Don't let a temporary set
back get in the way of your long term goals. You are human and should not
punish yourself for your current physical condition. Understand that many
factors have brought you to your current state of being. Move on.
Move past the self-judgment and look ahead to a more active
future.
6. Set Goals And Dangle A Few Carrots. Set some specific
performance goals. For example, "I will exercise 3 days a week for
the next 3 weeks, then 4 days a week for the following 3 weeks." Also
set some accomplishment goals such as, " I will lose one dress size in the
next 5 weeks." Make sure that your goals are within reach and
gradually up the ante so you stay challenged. At the end of each week or
month, celebrate your success with a new outfit, a manicure or an extra hour of
sleep. Track your progress so you can see how much you are accomplishing.
7. Have Fun. You have to like it if you're going to make it
work. Find a workout program that works for you and keeps you
interested. A program that changes often is best at keeping mental
interest high and also yields the best results. Make sure that your workout is
always challenging to prevent boredom. Find a diet plan that is
flexible and that allows you to enjoy food without overindulging. Stay
away from diets that restrict certain food groups. They will only leave
you feeling deprived.
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