Imagine this: you’ve spent all winter working on your summer body. You’ve been eating your protein, you’ve been lifting weights and you’ve been reducing your alcohol intake.
Now the sun is out, you’re coming out of hibernation mode and your social calendar is filling up. The patios will open up, the days will be longer and all that strict eating, mornings in the gym, and sleeping at a reasonable hour are going out the window…
Well, they don’t have to.
If you started a focused eating plan, or a high-intensity workout program in January – I’m willing to bet that it’s starting to feel a lot more difficult to keep up with once the good weather is back. Know that you’re not alone.
It’s okay.
With this weather often comes a second wind of motivation or you’re going to wait until the weather gets warm enough to get outside more often and get active that way…
What does this mean?
It means you’re putting a deadline on your health and fitness goals again.
You’re likely looking for a quick fix or result that is NOT sustainable long term and you end up not sticking with it before summer is even over.
I have conversations like this every year with potential or new clients, where I hear things like this:
“I want to go to the beach and feel and look good in a swimsuit.”
“I feel like I can’t play with my kids because I can’t keep up.”
“I have no energy to do the activities I want to do.”
“I don’t know what I can eat, but I don’t want to miss out on any social.”
It DOES NOT have to be this way.
Stop waiting for the right perfect time or weather to get BETTER AND find a solution that works with your lifestyle that you can REPEAT not just for a couple of weeks but for LIFE – this is KEY and a must.
Start working on it now.
Don’t wait until late spring to become that 2.0 leaner, stronger, and fitter version of YOU.
1. Protein at every meal and SNACK (and in good quantity – aiming for 30-40g per meal, keeping in mind quality as well.) If you’re a snacker start to find ways to add protein to your snacks: Greek Yogurt, beef jerky, Chomps, mixed nuts, hard-boiled eggs, and canned tuna.
2. Walk 7000+ steps daily – one of the SIMPLEST most effective forms of exercise. (the more you move daily, the better for your mental health, and digestion, and LIKELY the less you eat when you’re moving because you’re away from the fridge! Try out “IWT” interval walking training – 3 minutes of faster pace walking (not running) and 3 minutes at a slower pace, repeat these intervals for 30 minutes – a great way to boost heart health, reduce muscle loss, and improve your mental health.
3. If you can’t moderate, eliminate – whether it’s alcohol, junk food, kid’s snacks or treats, desserts, chocolate, cookies, or pastries… set your home environment up for success and remove any triggering foods that make you want to eat more while watching Netflix or when you’re staying up a little later.
Not sure where to start? Need help implementing any of these three habits?
Let’s chat, I can help you get to your summer goals and sustain them for life.
Stay Healthy,
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