{"id":9775,"date":"2025-09-05T15:53:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=9775"},"modified":"2025-10-03T16:55:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T22:55:00","slug":"how-to-reach-your-fitness-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2025\/09\/05\/how-to-reach-your-fitness-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach Your Fitness Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

To reach your fitness goals, use these 9 tips, starting with taking a before picture and including weighing yourself for positive feedback. Commitment is everything but recording and knowing where you started your journey is essential. Scroll down to see the 9 tips from Rebecca Swanner<\/a>,<\/strong> and let’s get started!<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Are you ready to dust off your sneakers and dive into that fitness routine so you can finally get down to your goal weight?<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re following a routine for the first time (or for the first time in a long time) or just refocusing your efforts, here are some of my favorite tips on what to keep in mind as you get started.<\/p>\n

These tips will help you stick with it when you\u2019re busy reaching your fitness goals, even if you\u2019re feeling grumpy or tired or frustrated or hungry.<\/p>\n

Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Take \u201cbefore\u201d pictures<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong>\u00a0Freak out over what you see.<\/p>\n

By capturing all of the basic information (how much you weigh, how big your waist is, what you look like shirtless or in a bikini), you\u2019ll establish a starting point.<\/p>\n

Then, when you take down all this information again you\u2019ll see how much progress you\u2019ve made<\/p>\n

Do:<\/strong>\u00a0Weigh yourself once a week<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong>\u00a0Weigh yourself every day.<\/p>\n

Your weight can fluctuate every day based on how much sodium you consumed the day before, how much you sweated during your workout, whether you went to the bathroom, what time of the month it is, etc.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the type who could get discouraged from seeing your weight go up a pound or two (or more) in 24 hours, then I recommend weighing in approximately the same time each week.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll give you a better overall sense of the trend your weight is heading in. Just keep in mind you might gain a few pounds during the first few weeks of beginning a program.<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Eat for the body you want \u2014 not the one you have<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Cut out all of your favorite foods.<\/p>\n

Think of this new journey as a boot camp. You\u2019re training for the body you\u2019ve always wanted. So feed that body with the food it needs.<\/p>\n

Lean proteins, complex carbs, and lots of nutrient-packed vegetables.<\/p>\n

We have tons of\u00a0healthy recipes\u00a0on this blog that will fit your new lifestyle.<\/p>\n

We even have healthier versions of some of your favorite foods, including pizza, fries, and burgers!<\/p>\n

Think about your diet as an 80\/20 split. Eighty percent of the time, eat healthfully. The other 20 percent of the time, don\u2019t stress about it.<\/p>\n

If you really want that beer or that cookie, have it.\u00a0One\u00a0<\/em>cookie or\u00a0one<\/em>\u00a0beer, isn\u2019t going to be your downfall.<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Plan your meals and organize your kitchen<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:<\/strong>\u00a0Wait until the day of to figure it out.<\/p>\n

By planning your meals out ahead of time, you make it easier to eat healthier because you don\u2019t have to think about it every day.\u00a0You just grab your breakfast and\/or your lunch and go.<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Push through the soreness<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Push yourself to the point of injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cSoreness is a right of passage, but it\u2019s still difficult to deal with,\u201d says Edwards. \u201cDon\u2019t go 100 percent on Day 1, and ramp things up each day based on how you feel. If you do get sore, back off but don\u2019t stop. Doing a workout at 50 percent is a lot better than nothing. It will also help your soreness fade quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Expect to be a little hungry and grumpy at first<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Fall back into old bad habits.<\/p>\n

No matter what change you\u2019re making \u2014\u00a0whether it\u2019s a new fitness routine or a cross-country move \u2014\u00a0there are bound to be growing pains.<\/p>\n

Change is uncomfortable. Prepare to feel a little out of sorts \u2014\u00a0you might be hungry, you might feel sore, you might be a little grumpy in response \u2014\u00a0and it\u2019s more likely you\u2019ll have an easier transition into your new lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\u201cSoreness and hunger go hand in hand,\u201d says Edwards. \u201cWhen you\u2019re sore, you\u2019re broken down and that incites hunger to repair your body. They\u2019ll subside together. To help things along,\u00a0consider targeted nutrition or supplementation. The right food and the right time will minimize your desire to overeat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Follow your workout calendar<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t wait until Monday to start again if you miss a workout.<\/p>\n

If you missed a workout because of sickness or travel or you just didn\u2019t feel like doing it, don\u2019t worry. Just get back to it.<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Get back on the program if you fall off<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t beat yourself up, feel like you\u2019ve failed, or wait until the next day\/week\/month to start over.<\/p>\n

No one is perfect. Not me, not you, and not our trainers. Everyone has an unhealthy meal sometimes or misses a workout. Don\u2019t let that define your day, your week, or your month.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just\u00a0get right back on track.\u00a0You\u2019re on a journey, and along the way, there are going to be a few misses.<\/p>\n

If you pick yourself right back up and keep going, you\u2019ll get there.<\/p>\n

Do:\u00a0<\/strong>Share what you\u2019re doing and find people who will keep you accountable<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t:\u00a0<\/strong>Listen to the haters.<\/p>\n

If you share what you\u2019re doing with those around you, there\u2019s a greater likelihood you\u2019ll succeed because you\u2019re creating a social support system that you\u2019re accountable to.<\/p>\n

There\u00a0might be people who pooh-pooh your journey, but ignore them.<\/p>\n

They have their reasons for doing so (usually, the reasons stem from jealousy or fear); just stay positive and reach out to your support system when you need help.<\/p>\n

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