Good examples include extra time for yourself with a favorite book, a manicure or pedicure, a trip with a special friend or relative or a class or lecture or play that stimulates your mind. Affirmations are powerful. Many people find that repeating certain sayings to themselves helps them accept things. They discover they are programming their sub-conscious to new beliefs. Lack of time is the most frequently mentioned reason for discontinuing a fitness program.
Goal setting is the art that makes everything else possible.
The Key to Exercise Exercising at the right intensity is key to meeting your fitness goals. Some heart zones are more effective for burning fat, others for improving performance and stamina. Pay attention to your self talk. It is amazing how often we put ourselves down throughout the day. It is common for us to compare ourselves to people in magazines or movies, but this can make you feel self-conscious.