When all else fails and you cannot seem to get your mojo, motivation, willpower or anything working for you, an accountability check is always a good plan. I am not a true early bird (doesn’t surprise many of you!) but due to my schedule, working out in the morning is my only option. How do I make it work? I sign up for a class or meet friends at the gym. (Okay okay, I am late sometimes, but I do get there!) When I know I have to meet someone or I am paying for a class it motivates me to show up, even if I am half asleep and groggy. All I need is that push to get me there and then I am good to go and feel fantastic after the workout.
Get friends, family, coworkers or even strangers to support you to eat better and live a healthier life. Here are some great ways to get you started.
Friends don’t let friends eat fried
Do you know someone who is trying to eat better? Reach out to them and talk through how you two can support each other.
– Go to lunch or dinner together and talk through the menu
– Use each other as a back up check so you don’t fall off track
– Go grocery shopping together and pick up great snacks such as popchips, yogurt, nuts, fresh produce and cottage cheese
– Start a recipe exchange or cook together to try new meal ideas
– Go workout together—try a new hike, take a class or go for a walk
Want to do this solo?
I just learned about this cool app (thanks Mike!) called gym pact – literally motivates you to check in at your workout facility and you will get paid to go! Pretty cool and a great accountability check.
Add some competition at work
One of my clients (thanks Red!) and her coworkers got obsessed with this program. It’s called introplay and it allows you to split up into teams and get points for your workouts. A great way to create a healthy environment at the office.
Are you one of those folks who love to take photos of your food?
You know who you are—take advantage of your hobby and get motivated! The Eatery allows you to take photos of what you eat and rank how healthy it is—and you can rank others.
And don’t forget about record keeping–it works!
Research shows that when you keep track of what you eat you wille at less and have better success at weight loss. Write it down in a journal, in a document on your computer or phone or use one of the many online trackers. A lot of my clients use the Livestrong program.
PS-I am here to help too!
I am going to be on TV tomorrow on 7Live at 3pm with some great tips on keeping your resolutions! And remember to sign up for my Good Living program at 18 Reasons. It is going to be fantastic! I am so excited.
Go make some friends and get healthy—it is going to be a good year!