I previously had this habit but let work get in the way of it. When I restarted exercising the act of starting was the hardest thing to do but I promised my not too far in the future self would be grateful. Once started, the first week was difficult but then things became easier. I’ve now reformed the exercise habit and it’s become much easier, and on those days where I fund go to the gym, I still manage a 30-60 minute walk. REALLY HELPS my overall well being!
Find an activity that you like. Something you genuinely enjoy, not just tolerate. If you start with something you truly love doing, it will not be as difficult to prompt yourself to do that thing. If you hate running but think you have to do that because someone said so, reevaluate that choice. Maybe you wouldn’t get out of bed for running, but you would totally get out of bed for yoga. Do that instead. Once you get into the habit it may become easier to incorporate exercises you want to do but maybe don’t enjoy quite as much, but start with something you love.
I manage my exercise habits and food intake on my Fitbit app and also in my happy planner fitness planner. I find that I reference my Fitbit app throughout the day but use my planner to journal more details to my work out and food intake.
We recently got a dog. For me it is the most pleasent way to start the day, taking him for a walk. It energizes me. When the kids are in bed, before I go to bed, I do my Ashtanga yoga. That is tough, but relaxing at the and, so I can easily rest after.
Start small then slowly progress big. Like 10 push up, the a week or so later 20. Feeling yourself and stronger and stronger is motivation to do more and more.
Keep things simple. Baby steps. Start just doing 5 min walk, but make it a habit, then little by little add some intensity. Do not rush it, some day when you feel like it, maybe insted of ealking you run 5 min, then 6 min. Keep things easy but consistent
I give myself options! I put my yoga mat, kettlebell, and walking shoes by my bed so I can be flexible and less likely to skip exercise because walking doesn’t “sound good” that day
To make an exercise a habit you first have to be motivated to do it, to follow it. You should always be mindful about the time you set for your exercise as it really affects the body. I would say that the time before or just when the sun rises is the best and exercise should always be light in the morning. If you are choosing a time after lunch and before dinner I would suggest that you eat a little less and keep it light and if your exercising 3 hrs after lunch then heavy exercise is the best, moreover exercise can become a habit if you are self derived to change yourself and your body. I hope you found this helpful.
I sit down once a week, usually Sunday and I schedule my exercise for the entire week. I sign up for my yoga classes and I put them in my calendar
I bought the Fitbit watch and it tells me every hour to move, you complete challenges and it keeps you motivated to keep moving.
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