Rhythm = Routine

One of the main questions I ask when discussing a fitness routine with a new client is "How much time can you devote EVERYDAY to your workout routine?" The answer is usually consistent with 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Then I will ask what their ultimate goal is, again the answer is 90% "to lose weight". Losing weight is a great goal to have, but how? Cardio? strength training? a mix of both? what type of routine would you enjoy? Why do you want to lose weight? That's when I get my answer and I'm able to recommend a program for them.

The reason these questions are so important is because when we start a new workout routine or lifestyle change the failure rate is usually pretty high because people tend to jump into the cold dark water feet first and start swimming like they are in a triathlon. This is a guaranteed recipe for failure; why? There is no rhythm.

Rhythm = routine, and a lifestyle change of working out and living a healthier lifestyle cannot be maintained by just jumping in full speed ahead. You have to think of what will you be able to sustain for the long haul.

Darren Hardy said it best:

"The positive results you want to experience in your life-- will be the result of smart choices (and actions) repeated consistently over time"

If you are a junk food junkie, then make sure that junk food doesn't enter your home. If the hubby/wife and/or kids complain tough carrots! Lead by example! because there is a great probability that the rest of the family shares the same bad habits. You are whom you associate with!

If you and the ladies/guys go for drinks every weekend.. I would highly recommend you drink water instead or stop hanging with them. Alcohol is not only counter productive to your fitness routine, but it'll get you in LOADS of trouble if you get caught drinking and driving. Think of all of the consequences.

Start taking a multi-vitamin (if you aren't drinking Shakeology), especially while you are working out.. Your body needs all the vitamins and minerals it can get, and food isn't the greatest source of that as more and more studies are showing.

Another recommendation from Darren Hardy is to:

"Create a Rhythm Register. Write down a 1/2 dozen key behaviors relevant to your new goal(s). These should be behaviors you want to establish a rhythm with and eventually create momentum.

He has offered a free down load of the Rhythm Register at www.thecompoundeffect.com/free.

I highly encourage you get it and slap it on the fridge along with a picture of your ultimate goal(s) to keep reminding yourself.

Yours in Fitness,

T