If any of you knew me personally, I AM THE LAZIEST PERSON YOU WILL EVER MEET. I'm the type of girl who takes the subway for ONE stop (which is usually a measly two-block walk). That is how lazy I am. I will find any excuse to stay at home, lay in bed, watch a movie, and eat snacks... for hours at a time. This also means that I have a hard time getting on a fitness routine that's made for how lazy I am. I usually get a workout in every now and then when I'm super motivated, but I never really keep up with it. Sad to say, motivation isn't really good enough for a lazy gal like me. I could be super motivated, get dressed in some comfy gym clothes, be super pumped for my upcoming workout session, and end up sitting on the couch eating a bag of chips (yes, this has happened before).
That being said though, these past few months I've been trying really hard to get some healthy habits in to get me fit. By all means, I'm not fat or overweight, but I'm definitely out of shape. I've definitely lost a lot of muscle and gained fat over the past 4 years because #college.
So, after that long winded story about how lazy and out of shape I am, here are a few tips/tools/habits for staying healthy and getting started on a fitness regimen made for US lazy girls.
1. Get your sh*t together and set a reasonable goal
This, is of course some simple no bullshit advice from someone's who is no fitness guru in any way shape or form.
2. Use an activity tracker.
No. I don't mean a tracker that counts how many steps you've walked, how many miles ran, or what work out you've done that day, but rather a tracker that keeps track of how much movement you've done throughout the day. Since I'm really lazy, it would be so pointless for me to use a fitness tracker with all these complicated features because I don't do much running, walking, or biking. So instead, I've been using this app called Human. Human is an activity and calorie tracker that gives you a simple summary of how many minutes you've been active, the overall distance you covered that day, and an approximation of how many calories you've burned. It also gives you very achievable 30, 60, or 90 minute goals for the day.
In addition, this application has a lovely (and super simple) user interface. Not too complicated to use or set-up AND you can connect Human to your iPhone's Health app. All you have to do is put it in your pocket or purse, and do your thang girl!
3. Drink lots and lots of water (and avoid soda!)
I've learned that soda is the creation of satan. STAY AWAY FROM IT
4. Take a short walk when you're at work or use the stairs whenever you can
Okay, so I sit on a desk for about 8 hours a day... which is really really bad for my whole 'trying to get fit' agenda... so sometimes I try to take a walk or avoid the elevator whenever I can.
5. Be mindful of your diet
You don't have to all of a sudden go on some crash diet or juice cleanse, but rather just be mindful and keep track of what you put in your body. Doing this has made me realize how much of what I consume is super unhealthy for me. That being said, it has helped me reevaluate what I eat.
6. Shop for some cute workout gear
This may not have anything directly to do with being fit, but I think it helps (in my own personal opinion). I'm always on the look out for super cute workout gear because it motivates me to ACTUALLY get my ass off the couch. It helps me feel good about the idea of working out, plus I get a hold of some really cute athletic wear.
7. Get enough sleep
It's scientifically proven guys. You can read all about it HERE.
8. Just move. that counts as exercise AND burns calories!
9. Make it fun
You can't be trying to get fit by doing some boring old work out right? Bust out that Zumba DVD and invite some friends over for a private Zumba class! Anything goes here, really.
10. Feel good about yourself and your body
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. It's YOUR body.
So, am I #fitfam yet? LOL. just kidding.
Anyway, enjoy and I hope this motivates some of you to get up and get moving!
-Frances
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