How to get back to the gym
How I did it: I just told myself that on the way home from work everyday I would stop by at the gym, just for a half an hour and stick to that. Sometimes I would leave 5 minutes early but sooner than later (2 months) it became a habit. Now it feels normal to go everyday.
Lessons & tips: Set up an easy way to access the gym, set up a gym near your house or on the way home from work, school, anything.
Only set yourself up to go to the gym 15- 30 minutes.
Create an "only for the gym bag," set it up the night before with a sports bra, shoes, socks, ipod, shorts or workout pants. Make sure you are as comfortable you can be in what you are wearing because you are going to be walking into a place where people are all about their outer appearance and men will be looking around for fit booties and all that crap, dont take it offensively, take it as a compliment if they check you out though.
Change your mindset on it, think of the gym as being a great time to do the work we have to do in this society to stay healthy because we are so inactive. Back in the day, people used to walk almost all day long or move all day long.
Do strength... it will change your body, cardio is good 3 times a week in any form (soccer, tennis, walking, hiking) 2 days lower body, 2 days upper body and abs for 5 minutes at the end of each session depending on how hard you have already worked.
you have to take the time to become healthy. ask questions.
A couple other things: be careful about "oral fixation" meaning eating because you love the feeling of the taste so you eat when your stomach is not truly growling (mine starts after 4 hours). Many of us get fixated at a young age when we cried and our parents put a pacifier in our mouths to shut us up but that comforted us, similar to food.
Your meals should be made up primarily of vegetables and fruits.
you have to accept a new way of life where your social life does not revolve around food and find other things to do. In a consumer society like the US its difficult to find much else to do besides gather and eat.
Lastly, do not eat till you're full. Eat till your satisfied.
Resources: getting a gym pass. a car. clothes. good shoes. shoes from runners high, snails pace, chicks. mine were 130 but worth it, it does make a difference when it comes to injuries. An ipod or music player! Some work out shirts, good sports bra and pants or shorts. My own positive thoughts. understanding of exercises, my body and what things are good for my body. Have questions?? Ask me!
