When it comes to getting in shape there are 3 key areas to focus on…

MINDSET, NUTRITION and EXERCISE…

And here are my top 9 ways to implement all 3…

1. Set a goal that you want to achieve in 4 weeks time, and make sure it can be measured. Do you want to be in a specific size 12 dress, go to a certain shop and buy a certain size, drop 2 inches from your waist? Whatever it may be you need to be passionate about the goal! 4 weeks is a great time frame…enough time to notice your body start to change without putting too much pressure on yourself AND without giving yourself time to go off track!

2. Prepare! In every aspect of your life you need to spend time on preparation, from cooking your food the night before to making exercise appointments with yourself in your diary.

3. Rest! That’s right, when it comes to getting in great shape you need to rest. Have at least one rest day from exercise every week and also ensure you have a good night sleep to enable your body to recover and repair itself.

4. Eat regularly to prevent you feeling hungry- we all make the worst food choices when hunger kicks in!

5. Be accountable to someone else. Whether it be your partner, work colleague of friend, tell someone what you are doing and most importantly why, so that they can support you along the way.

6. Track your progress. There is no greater motivation to keep going on your health and fitness journey, than when you start to see results. So make sure you take ‘before’ pictures, tape measurements, or see a personal trainer to have your body fat percentage recorded. Do this regularly, ideally every 3-4 weeks.

7. Believe you can do it. Imagine yourself in 4 weeks time achieving your goal and hold on to the feeling of achievement, delight and confidence, and use this to spur you on.

8. Keep a ‘truth’ diary, detailing everything from food, drinks, exercise, sleep and mood. This is a great tool to help you stay on track!

9. Keep up the momentum. Do something everyday that takes you closer to your goal, whether that be a workout, giving up a certain food, preparing you meals in advance or planning your weeks workouts.

I’d love to hear how you get on, so tweet me your progress updates @KatieBulmer1.

Have a great day,