Don’t be a Yo-Yo
20 October 2011 
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No Comment Your yo-yoing relationship with the gym is just as bad as your yo-yoing diet.
We’ve all heard it, or even done it. You attempt to diet, you fail, you sulk, you eat, you don’t, you workout like crazy, you stop, you get bored, you over train, you burn out, etc.
That’s why nutrition, diet, fitness, health is an on going lifestyle, not one you pick up for a month before a big event.
Try these to keep you going for life.
Change your goals – Instead of working out because you want to lose 10 lbs, incorporate some form of exercise in your daily activities. That doesn’t have to mean running each morning, but can easily be three 15 minute walks per day. Your new goal can be “I want to keep my energy levels up and lift my mood.”
Change up your routine! CONSTANTLY! It’s easy. Never taken that plyos class, but it sounds interesting? Give it a shot! If you don’t like it, you don’t ever have to go again. Don’t go on a running or cycling only kick. Mix it. Throw in a run there, play tennis there, add a sculpting class, even try rock climbing. Your options are endless.
Don’t deprive yourself of any foods. That tends to lead to yo-yo diets. Enjoy, embrace and just be careful to not over eat. Go to a new restaurant each Friday as a reward for your hard work – but that doesn’t mean over eating.
With the media today, we constantly see images that say we should be a certain size, or look a certain way. However, it isn’t about a number on a scale, it is how YOU feel. It is really important for people to start thinking of the benefits of exercise instead of numbers and looks.
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