Fitness failure - Gee, I’m working on it, don’t you see?! But it still the same, see my hips?

Some people say, even though they followed the fitness guidelines in order to obtain a better body shape, it shows non-effective result. Ended up, they just go on with their usual consumption habit thus making themselves plumper. Nonetheless, some will pay for an expensive equipment only to watch it gather dust because motivation has slipped is all too familiar. [Affirmative] Well, for example my parents; for the first time when they watched the TV commercial advertised on work-out equipment, they seemed so attracted by the results of those users (those who’d been experienced), plus the demonstration of the vigorous models of how effective it was working with their gorgeous abs, thighs, hips, chest etc. Couple of days later, I was shocked that they brought a big box containing that machine as shown on TV after office hours. When I asked them about the price, they were just reluctantly handed to me the receipts. Gosh, it cost them a thousand for that piece of machine! Gee, I never thought that they would spend such big amount on it as they’re very thrifty whenever they spend. Anyhow, that wasn’t my money. Haha…

These are the 10 Tips for staying on track:

1. Be realistic with Fitness

As I mentioned before, the desire to lose weight, look better and get fit can grip men frenzy of activity. Paying or ‘investing’ a big amount to a particular machine without using it frequently, it’s like buying an antique, thus collecting dust. To avoid expensive failures don’t set high targets and make plans. Who knows, you might be not motivated once you’ve some other things to do, or getting lazy to do after work etc. It’s better being thrifty, somehow.

2. Buy a Pedometer

You don’t need to broadcast the fact that your fitness program has begun but you might consider buying a pedometer as a simple investment. Depending on the type you opt for this can provide you with feedback as to how much you are moving and even give a rudimentary idea of how many calories you are using up. This is to create awareness upon your daily diet at the same time.

3. Involve others in your fitness plan

You may not be in a position to involve others but motivation is helped if you’re part of a group or team. In a family setting, for example, you might want to consider buying everyone pedometer.

4. Get twitchy!

How do you sit? If you’re someone who sits down and goes completely still for hours on end you’re in self-defeating mode. People who sit and do hobbies burn up more energy (even modest amounts) than someone who does nothing. Even consciously moving your legs around or bouncing about to music is better than doing absolutely nothing.

5. Take an action audit

Many people have unrealistic beliefs about how much they really move around. Take a record of your activity levels over a week (be honest or what’s the point) and you might surprise yourself.

6. Increase activity levels

You could sit around for all your lunch break or you could move around. Feelings of fatigue are often the reasons why men don’t move around yet inactivity is the worst culprit for making you feel like doing even less. It may take a little effort to begin with but all you need to do is start.

7. Link activity to something you like

Inactive people often find formal exercise boring and without much purpose. Break into this by linking movement with a positive outcome. I like getting home after a day at work so I might sometimes walk; I don’t do it all the time but its one of my options. I like a newspaper so instead of having it delivered I go out and get it. Although not many of us will put on our effort to do so, at least we must try our very own best just to move around, walking, sweeping floor etc.; within the house compound or indoor.

8. Take a break – activity break

It can be a great way of trying out new ideas and can help kick-start fitness or just revitalize you.

9. Put that burger down!

Don’t use increased activity as an excuse to top up on sweet stuff or fast-foods. You won’t fade away as a result of increased movement but you may find that your system responds to increased exercise. Feeling that your appetite is increasing is a positive outcome and you should respond by eating what your body (not your head) is looking for. Drink water or fruit juice rather than more coffee or fizzy drinks, take more fruit and vegetables on board, experiment with good foods you may have previously overlooked or never even thought about. It’s not hard or complex and it will support all you other efforts.

Actually I have this friend, who always says she’ll slim down after a certain period, as she’s inspired by a gorgeous guy, fancy dress or actress. Till now, it’s been almost 9 years, my friends and I still witness ‘the girl’ with the ‘well-maintained’ shape. Well, everybody craves for food, especially those yummy delicacies. Hahaha…Well, we still have to control sometimes.

10. Wrap fitness into your routines

Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Where possible walk to pass on a message rather than sending an email. Reconsider labour-saving devices and go for manual instead of automated. This may sound common to all of you, but it actually work if you really appreciate for what you’re committing to a healthy lifestyle.

Well, that’s it. That’s what I’ve read from the internet and from overall suggestion of those philosophers. Try those tips, either one of it, you’ll discover the ‘drop’.