HOW TO START YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
Are you interested in how to start your fitness journey and build realistic fitness goals? Well you’ve make it to the right side of the internet!
Balancing work responsibilities, family commitments, and personal time often means there’s little room left for exercise. It’s understandable that starting a fitness journey can feel overwhelming. However, with strategic planning and commitment, you can integrate movement and regular workouts into your busy schedule. If you’ve made it to this side of Live Lueur, we are going to dive into fitness, workouts, and how to stay committed. Let’s get started!
Gradual Introduction
Embarking on a journey toward a healthier, more balanced life can feel overwhelming. If I were to start again, I would take it one step at a time, focusing on achievable goals that keep me motivated and provide long-term benefits rather than quick fixes. Small, sustainable changes make the process more enjoyable and manageable. Don’t be discouraged by goals that might take a year or more to reach—set smaller milestones along the way to maintain momentum and prevent burnout. Each step brings you closer to your ultimate goal.
Realistic Fitness Goals
Setting goals is the easy part! But setting realistic fitness goals you can build upon as you achieve them—now that’s where the fun begins! I used to dive headfirst into ambitious resolutions, thinking a complete overhaul would be the answer. Turns out, it’s not sustainable or enjoyable to juggle a whole new life vision with a pile of lofty goals that are tough to tackle all at once.
I’m a checklist kind of person. I approach most things in life with a checklist: once I complete one to-do list, I’m onto the next—and achieving fitness goals can work the same way. Start with a short list of 3-5 things you want to accomplish over the next 4 weeks. It takes about 2 months to form a habit, so when you reach the halfway point and feel confident you can stick with these goals long-term, consider that checklist complete and move onto the next.
Here are 5 goals to help you develop a personal fitness plan:
1. Establish a Workout Schedule
2. Aim for a Target Number of Steps per Day
3. Prioritize Quality Sleep
4. Include Flexibility and Stretching Exercises
5. Ensure Adequate Water Intake
Finding the Time
Life can be unpredictable, and everyone’s schedule is different. The key to success is finding a consistent time in your day to dedicate to your health and fitness journey. Whether it’s early morning, during a lunch break, or after work, carving out that window of time is where it all starts. Avoid falling into the trap of making excuses—there will always be reasons to skip, but prioritizing your well-being is non-negotiable. Even on the busiest days, making room for just a few minutes of movement can keep you on track and push you toward your goals. It might sound odd, but on days when I don’t have time for a full workout or walk, I commit to doing 10 squats during each bathroom break. It adds up and forces movement into an otherwise still day. Small changes like this make a big difference!
How to Stay Committed to Fitness
I won’t go too deep into my thoughts on treating every day like it’s packed with meetings—that’s for another post. Here is a quick tip: If you plan ahead, it makes finding time for movement so much easier! I recommend mapping out your week on Sunday night, and then during the week, having a general idea of what your next day will look like before heading to bed. By doing this, you will create more space in your day to set aside time for physical activity. Treat your workout like a scheduled meeting—it’s on the calendar, so it becomes a priority. Planning ahead keeps you on track with your day’s activities, preventing conflicting priorities.
Embarking on a journey toward a healthier, more balanced life requires dedication and mindful time management. By gradually introducing changes, setting realistic fitness goals, finding time, and planning ahead to prioritize physical activity, you can establish a sustainable change to your healthy journey.
If you’re looking for more tips on how to start your fitness journey, check out these additional 5 steps to a healthier lifestyle.
Hi there, and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m Kaitlyn, and I am so excited to have you here. The Live Lueur blog is fueled by my personal journey toward healing my thyroid by living a healthier, more balanced life, and to inspire you one step at a time, through small, sustainable changes.
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HOW TO START YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY
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