No. 2 - Are you finding it hard to stick to your fitness and nutrition plan?

Do you have the best intentions but find that as the week progresses, plans change and it’s difficult to commit to your goals for the week? So, how can you stick to the plan?

Planning your week is great, but we all know a few curve balls come our way some weeks and drive a truck through our plans. Sometimes these things are unavoidable and we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves when that happens. Where possible, I find it easier to stick to my plan when:

- I’ve prepared my lunch the night before to take to work the next day. I make sure I have a few healthy snacks with me too for those energy dips during the day or go-tos for the commute and pre workout energy boost. This way, I’m not distracted by less healthy options in the work café or shop down the road.

- I have meal prepped or planned and bought food for the next 3 to 4 days for evening meals. This provides choices and also avoids me choosing a takeaway or ready-made pop in the oven meal instead.

- if I’m planning on going to the gym after work, my gym kit is packed the night before along with pre-and post workout snacks (banana is my go-to snack) and put in the car before leaving for work the next morning. This means I have no excuses to have to pop home first and then become distracted by something else and not make it to the gym.

If you train with a friend, book your sessions in for the week ahead. This way you’re less likely to cancel if you have committed to train with someone else. Support and motivate each other along the journey.

Arranging check-ins with your Coach, Personal Trainer or with friends to chat about your progress really helps you to stay on track each week and makes you accountable. Encourage each other and celebrate your weekly wins.