Trainer Tip- Start Workouts

Lee’s Summit fitness friends…Now is the time to start thinking about pool and lake season.  Sometimes starting a fitness or workout routine can be frustrating or overwhelming.  Here are some tips from Life Transformations Personal Training in Lee’s Summit, to start a  workout program.

1. Set your expectations correctly. If your goal is to lose 20 pounds, don’t be frustrated if this doesn’t happen in a week.  Set smaller goals to stay on track to your larger goal.  An average weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is realistic.Don’t weigh yourself every day. The number on the scale can be frustrating.  Many factors effect body weight.  It may go up and down, but not just from body fat lost or gained.  Try to stay off the scale for a week, or see your changes by how your clothes fit.  Clothes getting lose in the midsection is a good clue that you are making progress.
2. Make it fun. Check and see if a friend or neighbor wants to join you for a workout.  Working out with a friend can be motivating for both of you, and help keep you accountable. If this doesn’t help, a personal trainer may be a solution to change up workouts and get you in a consistent workout routine.
3. Get your family involved.  Taking on a new healthy lifestyle alone can be challenging.  Involve your family in healthy eating and exercise.  Everyone can benefit from improving health!  Create balance, where you are working towards your goals and living your life.
4. Make your plate colorful. Eating a variety of foods is a great way to start eating healthy.  Try to add foods from all of the food groups to each meal.  Check out myplate.gov for more details and tips.

Starting a  workout program is all about balance and finding ways to keep the peace between fun, fitness and food. Start with what you are comfortable doing and build.  Need help, reach out to a personal trainer for tips or guidance.