In this episode of Fitness in Theory, we went quite a bit off the rails. I’m not even sure how much of the topic we actually covered. But the idea was to set realistic goals for yourself instead of trying to fit into someone else’s box.
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I’ve been using Runkeeper off and on for quite a few years. In the beginning, the app played a huge role in helping me lose the first 30 or so pounds. So, how do we use Runkeeper to set some goals for losing weight?
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One reason why many people fail with exercise and diet goals is because they don’t make a realistic plan. A lot of the time, these plans are not sustainable for the long-term. What can you do to create realistic fitness goals for 2019?
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I am quickly approaching 1000 days in MyFitnessPal. This means I have actively logged into the system every day for about two and a half years. And although my personal performance often lacks determination, it’s still one of my favorite fitness apps on my phone.
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A lot of people who set New Years Resolutions seem to do so with a grain of salt. They come out strong for the first couple of days, or even weeks. Then, they fall short and eventually give up. In reality, the hardest thing to do is set a tempo to meet your goals. Once you get a good rhythm going, however, everything falls into place.
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It was my goal to be able to dress up as a superhero by this Halloween using my own body to provide the cool muscular appearance. But alas, fitness procrastination wins again. While I might not be able to look amazing after lathering myself up with liquid latex, that’s not going to stop me from at least trying to hit my goal. But is it worth the effort? Yes.
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Confidence can be a powerful tool in any situation. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or want to excel at your career, it’s all about how you feel about yourself. Unfortunately, many of us have problems developing that sense of confidence. I know I still battle with it for certain things in my life. However, I’ve been slowly reclaiming it through micro goals. Here is how these work.
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One of the biggest problems many people face when trying to lose weight is disappointment. Whether it’s the lack of immediate results or a lack of conviction, it can be difficult to stay on track. I am one of those people. There are often times when I get in the “to hell with it” frame of mind. Once you convince yourself of failing, it can be incredibly difficult to change your views. The best course of action is prevent disappointment from controlling your life in the first place.
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Exercise.com is one of my go-to websites for various workouts and exercises. It has a huge database with several thousand ways that can help you get into shape. One of the biggest reasons why I like using the site is because of the point system. These points are accumulated through your activities and pitted against everyone else on the site. So, how do you use Exercise.com to stay motivated for fitness?
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