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Wellness Wednesday with Life and Weight loss Coach Flossie Alexander of You Can NOW! Coaching.

What causes you to avoid or stop working out? Common reasons we neglect out fitness training include:

  • Mental fatigue: Attempting to workout after a long day at the office can make your routine appear to be harder when it’s not. On days when you feel overworked or too stressed to workout go for a long relaxing stroll instead.
  • Uncomfortable working out around others: Not everyone likes being part of a gym community. This may be especially true if you are just starting your fitness program. If getting gawked at in a gym full of hard bodies is too daunting for you simply workout at home until you are confident enough to attend a gym. Alternatively, you can always get together with family or friends to go the the gym as this provides a support mechanism that all involved can utilize to stay motivated.
  • Improper fitness apparel: It’s likely that if you don’t have proper workout gear you may become discouraged and stop your training. Remember that your clothing should not impede movement or be too constrictive. You want to make sure your shoes are designed for the particular exercise(s) you will be doing (i.e. running shoes for jogging, cross trainers for multiple types of workouts).
  • Good old fashioned laziness: Sometimes we just don’t feel like working out and just want to lounge around. This is simply the mind trying to persuade you that you don’t need to workout. Don’t give in to the temptation to slack off! Instead remain determined to get your workout in.

Remember your goals and why you began working out in the first place. Identify any resistance factors and develop a plan to shake them off. If you are working with a personal trainer or weight loss coach discuss your feeling with them so that they can recommend ways to combat your desire to neglect your routine. If you don’t have a fitness/weight loss coach contact me at info@youcannowcoaching.com we can discuss your needs. Investing in your workout routine is an investment in a healthy future!

Yours in Health

Flossie Alexander
Life/Weight Loss Coach
You Can NOW! Coaching
Where Results ARE Typical!

About Flossie: Flossie is currently a member of the National Association of Professional Women and Toastmaster’s International. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach as well as a Certified Wellness Coach with a successful track record in leading organizations and individuals into achieving healthy lifestyle goals. After overcoming obesity, losing 165 pounds in 18 months, she has developed a passion to help others through public speaking and one-on-one weight loss coaching. Visit Flossie at http://www.youcannowcoaching.com to start creating your new healthy lifestyle and lose unhealthy weight permanently.

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