Don’t quit before you even start!
It’s Monday and chances are you are going to implement something new into your work week and life to improve your situation. If so, good for you! I fully support that decision. End of story…..not so fast.
If you’re like most people you got all hopped up on hype or caffeine and gave yourself a big pep talk to make sweeping changes to your schedule and life. Hello? Does this ring a bell or sound familiar? It’s not uncommon. However, what is uncommon is for people to make grand changes and stick to them long term.
I submit this. Try sticking to a small change for one month. It may be as minor as swapping out your calorie and sugar laden Starbucks milkshake for a refreshing glass of unsweetened Iced tea, or it might be taking the stairs every other day instead of the elevator, or maybe even reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke by half, per day. As you gain more confidence in your ability to conquer small things you’ll be able to add to a growing list of achievements. In a years’ time who knows what can happen! I know! But do you? Why not find out!
Yes, I am! We are spending countless hours sitting and it’s proving to be a detriment to our health. Whatever you must do to incorporate more standing to your day…do it! Text, surf the web, and make calls standing. Eat or snack standing up. Don’t sit on the train there will be plenty of time to do that at work. Stand! Every second counts and all those seconds contribute to a healthier and fitter you!
If it only took one try to get it right we’d all already be there! Wherever “there” is? It’s easy to give up. People do it every day. Try once more. Even if it’s your hundredth time. Try again!
Want to get those hamstrings popping? Try this! The body bar adds stability and allows a full range of motion. Keep the abs tight throughout and squeeze the glutes and hamstrings on the way up. Aim for a slow and steady pace. It isn’t a race!