Do anything long enough and you’re going to get bored. You’ve got to change–adjust your workout or your workout schedule. Add a new class.
I try to use a variety of different exercises in class so that people don’t get bored. Plus, while it’s sometimes scary, it is also fun to try new things. If you give your body and/or your mind a challenge, it will be easier to stay interested in whatever activity you choose for you health and fitness.
The National Weight Control Registry, who followed 6,000 people who lost weight and kept it off, discovered that those most successful worked out at least 30 minutes a day.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Study:
Women who weight lifted twice a week for two years lost more body fat and gained less belly fat than women who didn’t lift weights.
I catch myself on a regular basis saying something like, “Maggie, you dolt” or “Ugh, Maggie, what were you thinking.” (Yes, I talk to myself.) I think we all sometimes subtly, sometimes more obviously put ourselves down. Sometimes with the way we look at ourselves or the way we think about ourselves.
This year, catch yourself when you’re thinking negative thoughts about you. Try to stop and exchange the bad thought with a good one.
Do you want to watch your portion sizes in 2010? Let Ramekins help you. They are good guides for small amounts of food. Use a ramekin for snacks like ice cream, pop corn, chips, pretzels. Don’t use it for small items like nuts, skittles or M&M’s.