We’ve all been there … the weeks leading up to 70-degree weather when it’s time to shed those heavy sweaters and throw on a dress. Squeezing into last year’s summer outfits, especially a swimsuit, makes you cringe.
Looking at pictures from your past doesn’t help either.
It’s time to kick those post-winter blues to the side and renew your New Year’s resolution. All you need to do is commit to a six-week body and mind restoration and you’ll boost your self-esteem and confidence—fast!
Fear is one of the biggest excuses I hear as a fitness instructor. There’s fear of having to get in shape for the summer season. There’s fear of working out with other people. There’s fear of being watched.
The reality is that everyone is focused on his or her own workout and getting in shape because it’s what they are committed to.
It’s time to stop being fearful and get fit. Exercise is the first commitment a person can make. Finding the time in a day when you’re juggling 15 different tasks at once can seem overwhelming and exhausting.
Everyone feels this way; however, it’s important to stop the guilt and start a weekly exercise schedule that’s realistic. After starting a routine, you need to commit to it. Put the book of excuses aside and wake up earlier if you have to.
Stick with your routine and do not give up! This will not only improve your health, but also your happiness.
Many fit people I know wake up early and exercise before work because of the way they feel throughout the entire day from the endorphins that exercise brings. Trust me, happiness, energy, and a positive attitude will make you feel more self-confident immediately.
I challenge you to be positive and commit to renewing your New Year’s resolution. Take the six-week restoration challenge even if it means waking up early.
Summer’s almost here, so stop hiding behind your layers and get into physical and mental shape!
Allison Duxbury is an AFFA qualified fitness professional with over 15 years experience in group and personal training. After many years travelling the world with her husband Rod, an officer in the British Army, they returned to her roots in Connecticut to bring up their young family and start her business: FitFocused. Three years later, the business is thriving and her clients range from 9-year-old competitive Irish Dancers to an octogenarian veteran.