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Jumpstart Your Fitness: These roadblocks may surprise you
Feeling derailed from your fitness and weight loss plans but the usual culprits aren't to blame? Consider these 10 roadblocks that you probably didn't think of:Roadblock #1: You diligently stick to your 6am workout
Although as a general rule working out in the mornings statistically means you'll be more likely to stick with your plan, if you don't make a point to get enough sleep you're most likely secretly sabotaging yourself. It's no problem if you get 7-8 hours of sleep each night (that means in bed and sleeping by 10pm), but if you're getting more like 6 or less then you're at greater risk (as much as 30%) of gaining substantial weight and having a higher BMI -- 6am workout or not.
Roadblock #2: You avoid alcohol like the plague
Alcohol is one of those things that is best not done in extremes. Avoid it completely and you may miss out on some awesome heath benefits (people who indulge in 1 drink a couple times a week generally weigh less/have lower BMIs), but overdo it and you'll only tip the scale the other way (and increase your chances of developing obesity). Jumpstart Your Fitness: Blow past fitness roadblocks!
What are your fitness roadblocks? We all have them, and learning how to blow right past them is a big part of success in a health and fitness plan. Consistency is key, right? We've all heard that countless times, but it's nearly impossible to be consistent when there are so many obstacles that get in way -- most of which are completely out of our own control. Things like bad weather (that's my biggest one lately), work running late, kids staying home from school sick, etc. etc. Think back over the last couple weeks or the last month: how many workouts did you miss? What were the reasons?Well now there's no more excuses! Because once you know what the problem is you can form a plan of attack. Need some help with that part? Don't we all! Here are some tips from eDiets on ideas for blowing past your specific roadblocks to get to a healthier, happier you:
- Time: Always running out of time? Try scheduling your calendar weeks or a month ahead of time and block out your exercise time right away. Cook on Sunday night for the rest of the week (this is a challenge to learn but so well worth it!) so you can hit the gym after work and dinner won't suffer, talk to your boss about your plan and ask for a flexible schedule (longer lunch, in later, leave earlier), and set an alarm for when it's time to exercise!
- Always be ready: You never know when an opportunity might strike, so be ready at all times by keeping your shoes in your car and a change of clothes in the trunk. Maybe you got waylaid by rainy weather yesterday but if it's sunny over your lunch hour today...
