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Lo n nie Dear Lonnie, So every year I make a resolution to lose weight, I buy into the shakes and gym deal, but with everything that’s going on I’ve been so discouraged watching the scale numbers go up! How do I practice self love and set myself up to workout/lose weight from home when I’m always feeling like I don’t have the discipline to follow through? Tried everything
Dear Tried everything, This last year has been anything but easy! You're not alone in this struggle. The best steps to take are small ones. Cut back on junk food. Like refined sugars, processed food, and add in a more plant based diet. More raw veggies and greens. Tried baked goods instead of fried. And up your daily water intake. As for the discipline to follow through on home workouts, here's what I'd suggest.
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1. Create a monthly chart on your phone or on a sheet of paper stuck to your fridge, to check off the day and time you did a workout. 2. Set a daily alarm with a time you know you can easily g ive 20 mins to do a quick workout. 3. If you have stairs in your home, take them two at a time or do an extra trip up and down. (Your butt will thank you ) 4. When you wash your hands, stay there and do some squats. Start with at least 5 and work your way up. (It doesn't matter how low you can go) 5. STAY AWAY from the scale! Number watching never helps your confidence. You'll know that your hard work is paying off by the way your clothes fit. 6 . Li s te n to u p b e at m u s i c w hi le y o u wo r ko u t . I t w i l l h e l p m ot i vate y o u to m ove y o u r b o d y a n d m a ke i t m o re e nj o y a b le . 7. Set a stop time for eating. Example: between 6-7pm. 8. Get plenty of sleep at night. The body needs time to recharge and rest. (Between 6 and 8 hours a night) 9. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning and before you go to bed. 10. S et up a commitment buddy. A friend who can help hold you accountable, and might even be willing to do their own journey with you. Remember to stretch before and after a workout to avoid injury. Do what you can and gradually increase. If it hurts, STOP! *Check with your doctor before you implement any workout to make sure it's safe for you* Wishing you success! I know you can do it! I'd love to hear back from you in a month or so to hear how you're doing! I See You ~ Trelawnie Gartner
