When beginning an exercise program, make sure to start out small. I used to set up big, ambitious goals for myself and quickly fail because it seemed to be TOO MUCH WORK! This time, I've been able to stick to it for a long time because I started small, making sure to just do 10 minutes of strength training a day. Once that was easy and a normal part of my routine, I GRADUALLY stepped it up so as not to lose motivation.
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Yes!!! That's exactly what I've been doing! I have learned that I can go far longer (distance & time) on the treadmill if I just take it easy and set up only small goals :) I'm always reaching them & therefore I'm proud of my accomplishments instead of beating myself up mentally because I didn't run a mile straight on my first day. Keep up the good work!!
J2740LOU9/23/2013 10:57:00 PM
Good advice. Always start small and build from there. Thanks for sharing.
BANNERMAN9/23/2013 7:49:00 PM
Thanks for sharing.
DELLMEL9/23/2013 4:07:00 PM
Great info. That's what everyone need to learn starting out slow.
PROPMAN19/23/2013 2:55:00 PM
Starting small - best way to begin anything new.
LCRUMLEY819/23/2013 2:39:00 PM
Couldn't agree more
PATTIEMCD9/23/2013 11:49:00 AM
10 min of anything is doable for me right now....
GINGERVISTA9/23/2013 9:15:00 AM
Couldn't agree more! Used to go from total couch potato to training like an Olympic athlete &......big surprise, I burned out in no time! That's what's so good about following SP.....everything gradual & small so we can stick with the changes & develop healthy habits.
MBTEPP9/23/2013 7:49:00 AM
mini goals are the best motivator. keep up the good work.
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