1. Understand this is a process.
Many people forget this most important fact. You’re not going to lose weight overnight, get the muscle, definition or abs that you want in a few meals or workout sessions. It did not take you overnight to get the body that you have right now and it won’t disappear overnight as well. It's going to take a lot of hard work and discipline, but it will be worth it.
2. Strong Accountability/Workout Partner(s)
I see a lot of people in the gym and this is where many first timers go wrong. Your workout partner sucks. They either want to skip sets, and/or make it easier for you to skip the gym. Be sure that you have a partner that’s as serious and dedicated as you. Or hire a trainer because most people don’t like to waste their money or find classes that have a strong support system.
3. Meal Prep
Here is an area where most people get themselves in trouble. Meal prepping their healthy meals for at least the day in advance will prevent unhealthy snacking and stopping for takeout. However, it is also important to be creative with your meals, use the Internet and friends to find out whatever they are eating for dinner and try out new things. Most foods have a healthy recipe.
4. Switch up your workout/Challenge yourself
Running/Walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes then a light workout for 3
months most of the time will not give you the desired results you want. Why? Eventually your body develops muscle memory and becomes more efficient in workouts and therefore you stop stressing those muscles and burning as many calories. Every 3-4 weeks switch up your routine, take a new fitness classes or start off take 2-3 different classes per week then move up in advanced levels.
4 Keys to a successful fitness journey
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-Cortez Hicks, CPT, Sweat with Swagg
Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Cortez Hicks aka “Mr. Sweat with Swagg” is a recent graduate of Denison University with a double major in Educational Studies and Black Studies with a minor in Women’s Studies. As a scholar, throughout his collegiate career he has conducted research on the Impact of African American Male Teachers on the Social Behaviors and Academic Success of Black Male Youth. He has researched and created Hip-Hop based educational curriculums for High School students as tools for academic engagement. He has studied abroad in Brazil and volunteered in El Salvador with Habitat for Humanity.
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