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When
people start working out, they'll see dramatic changes in the first six
weeks to three months.
This
"honeymoon period" of relatively fast fitness gains can last for several
months. As your body becomes accustomed to your workout, improvements
come more slowly. Exercisers may find their motivation starts lagging-especially
as the novelty of a new fitness program wears off. When results slow and
desire to workout fades, exercise can turn into a dreaded, "should do"
chore.
This
is the dangerous "fitness drop-out" zone. Discouraged by diminished results
and/or lost motivation, once-zealous exercisers start skipping workouts,
then-all too often-quit entirely. The sad fact is that half of all adults
who start an exercise program drop out within six months. Those who stick
with exercise, however, tend to have one thing in common: They enjoy their
activity and look forward to their workout as a highlight of their day.
That's
why top fitness trainers say that one of the best ways to avoid boredom
and keep motivation alive is to make fitness fun. Find an activity you
like, so you can look forward to your workout as a chance to play and
relax your mind. Enjoy what you're doing as opposed to thinking, 'I'll
get through this.'. Most people quit exercise because they're focusing
on immediate results, rather than on enjoying the process. Let go of thinking
how you're going to look from the exercise you're doing today, and just
go outside-or inside-and play.
The
important thing is to do the behaviors; be active, eat right and feel
good today. The results will follow.
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