That’s right, getting started is the hardest part!
Today was Tyler’s first day at his new school.
With all the pep talks and preparation associated with our move…new school, new friends, new routine, etc. you’d think we’d all be overly ready for this day….and most of us were!
Okay – I admit, it was me who did not consider how tender my heart would
be after leaving Tyler this morning.
I just kept thinking what it must be like in his shoes.
Then I realized that we’ve all been there at one time or another in our lives…especially when it comes to starting a new fitness program!
While the end results are super exciting… staring something NEW has the potential to bring on a whole new set of anxieties!
Change is HARD!
The “What If’s” begin to take hold and for many, this is the stopping point.
I found it interesting that many of the strategies we as parents can use to help ease the transition for our children, also apply to us when we are about to embark on a new fitness program.
Getting started is the hardest part so here are 4 ways to Make it Easier!
1. Give yourself something to look forward to.
While the end results may take some time to achieve, you can still set mini goals and mini rewards to keep you motivated and on track each day of the week.
“I will choose to pack my lunches this week and schedule a manicure this weekend.”
2. Give yourself a head start.
Get off to the best possible start on that first day by clarifying your goals, mapping out your meals, getting plenty of sleep and preparing a nutritious breakfast.
3. Make it FUN!
Turn the apprehension of starting something new into a fun discovery – get to know more about YOU!
“How many push ups can I do today?”
When you turn your focus away from the dreadful remarks of the scale and instead focus on the progress of your own strength, performance and technique you will find yourself looking forward to your next workout!
4. Talk About It
Support is the #1 factor of your ability to successfully reach your results. Be sure you have someone
on your side that you can turn to for answers to your questions or to simply seek out encouragement.
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In just a couple of hours I will be picking Tyler up from school. I am too excited to hear all about it!
While I was the one who had difficulty this morning, I know I have set him up to succeed for he has learned all the skills he needs along the way.
The same is true for the women I work with who proudly assume the title of Fit Yummy Mummy.
They have before them a blueprint – a step by step guide that shows them the straight path to weight loss results.
And if you were to ask any one of them – they too will admit, that getting started is the hardest part. But when you have the right tools before you and the support to encourage and motivate you – results are inevitable.
It is my hopes that at this point in the year, you are confident in the progress you are making with your fitness program.
Your Friend and Coach,
Holly Rigsby
Author of Fit Yummy Mummy
http://FitYummyMummy.com
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Hi Holly
I hope Tyler had a FANTASTIC day at his new school and makes new friends quickly.
Getting started really IS the hardest part and it is very easy to keep making excuses and get too “busy” to do a workout.
Taking baby steps and making mini-goals and mini-rewards (the key for me is that the rewards are NOT food-related!) really has helped me – something to look forward to at the end of the week, whether it is watching a movie I’ve really wanted to see, or getting a pedicure or just leaving the kids with my husband while I have some time out.
I love that I HAVE started the Challenge, and that my energy levels are through the roof so I really look forward to doing my workouts and continuing that feeling!
Speaking of which… time to do a workout!
Hi Holly,
Good to hear you’re settling in well. I hope Tyler enjoys his new school – exciting! I’m about to put my youngest (no. 3) into her first day of kindy and am as anxious about it as I was with the first! Even considering not doing it!!
For me getting started is also hard, but I find I have to psyche myself up for it and having a starting date is great. I may have to get myself mentally ready for a week or two and then once I have a date in mind I’m good to go. It’s almost like giving up smoking – day 1 is hard, by day three it’s already getting easier and by your 3rd week your completely on top of it!
I also like having the final goal date, with one or two small goals in between to focus on.
I LOVE this group! It has also REALLY helped me to remain focused.
Thanks so much for creating it.
Karen *