It's never too late to improve your health - and your life! Here are 26 ways to get a fresh start on your health.
1. Try a group fitness class. Get motivated and try something new!
2. Book a personal training session. Even if you can't afford weekly or biweekly sessions, chances are you can afford $40 just once. A certified personal trainer can assess your fitness level and help you set realistic goals. If you're a newbie, your trainer can walk you through the gym showing you how everything works and flagging the equipment best suited to your needs – providing a huge confidence boost. For many women, that's the key to ensuring return workouts.
3. Book more personal training sessions! If you can afford it and you like the trainer you had the initial session with, sign up for more. It doesn't have to be weekly or even biweekly. Monthly or bimonthly sessions are a good opportunity to set new goals, learn new exercises and get professional advice regarding any fitness or weight-loss plateaus you hit. Plus, you'll feel like your accountable to someone, giving you incentive to hit the gym regularly.
4. Get one great workout outfit. A comfortable and flattering ensemble will get you excited about hitting the gym. Just buy one: Reward yourself with additional pieces as you hit ongoing fitness targets.
5. Create inspiring playlists. The right tunes may motivate you to go for a long stroll during your lunch break, or even jump off the bus and walk the last mile home after work.
6. Get seven to nine hours of sleep every night. You'll wake up refreshed, not groggy. Are you getting enough sleep? Find out here.
7. Eat colourfully. Make sure your meals are bright and colourful. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables with a wide range of colours ensures you get a full complement of vitamins.
8. Eat less meat. Your waistline, heart and wallet will thank you. Try for one or two vegetarian dinners per week.
9. Learn portion sizes. North American portion sizes are crazy-big! Research the portion sizes recommended by nutritionists so you get into the habit of eating the right amounts of food.
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