March 28, 2024

Three Mistakes to Avoid to Have a Consistent Exercise and Healthy Eating Program….#2


stick with it

Last week I asked if you have stuck with your exercise and healthy eating program that you started at the beginning of the year? If not, you may have made one of the three mistakes to avoid in order to have a consistent exercise and healthy eating program. I shared how setting realistic goals and expectations will lead to success as well as motivate you to keep going.

The #2 mistake to avoid is…

Attempting to Follow What Works for Someone Else

Your Exercise Program
Let me be honest, if someone told me I had to swim every day to get into shape or I had to exercise in the evening, it would not happen. Although other people may get results by swimming or working out in the evening, I would be setting myself up for failure if I tried. My highest level of energy is in the morning and swimming does not fit into my schedule or interest. To stay consistent, which is the key, running and lifting weights keeps my interest and is adaptable for MY personal schedule.

Have you been guilty of trying to do something just because you see someone else doing it, only to discover it did not work for you? I do believe in, and suggest, trying new things to discover your niche and avoid boredom. You may even need an exercise partner or a coach; but find and stick with what works for you.

Your Diet
I am often asked if a particular diet will work. My simple answer is this—Can you do it for the rest of your life? Trying to follow something that is unrealistic such as special meal plan that someone else follows or omitting certain foods completely from your diet never works for long. Learning HOW to eat a variety of foods as part of a well-balanced diet and knowing HOW to prepare quick healthy meals and snacks (even with things getting busy) leads to continuous success.

Attempting to follow what works for someone else is definitely one mistake to avoid in order to have a consistent exercise and healthy eating program

In Good Health,
Crystal

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About Crystal Breaux

Crystal Bush Breaux -- Blog Contributor -
As a Wellness Coach and Fitness Designer, Crystal work’s with busy women to design an exercise and eating plan to fit their personal schedule and lifestyle. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Crystal has worked in commercial fitness as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, an educator in corporate wellness, and in an executive leadership position in a hospital wellness center. She has a passion for teaching and encouraging women to have balance in their life physically, mentally and spiritually.

Married for 17 years to her wonderful husband Tim, she has two children, Hannah 9 and Zach 5. She and Tim serve in their church as small group leaders and in marriage ministry. Crystal loves spending time with her family and friends, running, teaching and coaching her daughter’s softball team.

To learn more go to www.yourfitnessdesigner.com and/or follow her on www.facebook.com/yourfitnessdesigner . For a personal Fitness and Food Design, you can email her at crystal@yourfitnessdesigner.com to schedule a free telephone consultation.

Comments

  1. coleen hayden says

    thanks, coach crystal, for your encouragement and acknowledgement that we all do get distracted from our goals and plans! <3