Advice to start working out

Throughout my whole journey people have asked me for advice. "How do you stay motivated?" "What made you decided to change?" "Can you give any pointers?"

My advice is this JUST DO IT. Concurring your fears are the first step. Don't be afraid to look like an idiot because I guarantee everyone who has ever walked into a gym for the first time has felt the same way at least once or twice.

Being scared is a natural reaction to something new. But the feeling of accomplishment is the most amazing feeling at the end of the day.

I started working out 4 years ago after a really bad horse back riding accident. I was tired of the pain and working out seemed the best way to help me heal. Four years later I've lost over 100 lbs and feel the best I have in years. So it wasn't a look in the mirror or seeing a picture of me that changed my lifestyle decisions, it was a horse and a wall.

Start slow and don't expect results right away. That's the hardest thing to accept honestly. Not seeing results from your hard work within a week or two is frustrating and causes many people to give up hope. But I promise if you stick with it you will slowly start to see results. A pound here or there or more definition in your arms and legs. You will want to see what boundaries you can push next.

I always say it takes 21 days to change a habit after that you are likely to keep that habit in your life by 50%. And once you reach four years there is truly no turning back (at least in my book).

 

Don't give up you will be amazed at your abilities.