Many people who want to achieve something have had this experience: they enthusiastically plan a project, only to give up after just two or three days, and the plan ends in failure. The reason most people quit halfway is because they lack the willpower to persevere. The following tips should hopefully help you complete your plan and prevent setbacks.
• Choose a date to start exercising
Many women choose their birthdays or other memorable days as the first day of their weight loss plan. However, expert Gernard Peterson (the professional trainer for Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz) advises against choosing memorable days as a starting point, as this creates invisible pressure, sending signals that force you to exercise; what might follow is shame for giving up and then resentment towards the plan; furthermore, people often crave relaxation, laziness, celebration, and vacation on memorable days, which can squeeze out exercise time.
Lower expectations
Reconsider your pre-made plan carefully, as your mind will be calmer than initially, allowing you to lower your expectations. Even if you're determined to achieve a perfect physique, don't hastily tie yourself to a painful plan. Otherwise, once your enthusiasm for exercise begins to waver and you become physically and mentally exhausted, all your previous efforts will easily be in vain.
• Fixed exercise time
Mark the time slots and daily exercise time on your calendar with a pen. Each session should ideally not exceed 20 minutes. The main purpose of this is to help you develop the habit of exercising at fixed times.
Be prepared
Before embarking on any plan, a thorough examination of all aspects of life should be conducted. This includes cleaning the dishes, kitchen, and refrigerator, and strictly controlling one's diet. It's impossible to do everything perfectly from the outset, but first identify what's most important and prioritize accordingly.
Develop hobbies
Developing several hobbies in your spare time is not only very beneficial to your health, but also helps you cultivate good exercise habits. These hobbies, such as trying to cook, gardening, hiking, and going on outings, are all very helpful in shaping your physique.
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