TIPS TO GET BACK ON TRACK

I don’t know about you but for a lot of people the excitement of 2020 is fading and so is the motivation for our New Year’s resolutions. Believe me, I’m feeling it too 😅 We all have those moments where we lose our motivation and struggle to get it back (if we even do!).

We’re only human and life is HARD so we fall off the wagon. But luckily we can get back on! Here are a few ways you can restart your motivation and get excited about your goals again 👇

Focus on the positive ✅

Remind yourself why you started and what you are hoping to achieve at the end. If your goal is to workout 3 times per week what will you gain by doing so? 

Let go of the negative thoughts around the process and focus on the positive. Write what you will have at the end on sticky notes and put them on your mirrors, on your steering wheel and the background on your phone so you are always reminded of what you’re working towards.

Don’t do it alone ✅

It’s a lot harder to find motivation on your own but if you have a core group of supporters it will be much easier to get back on track. Make sure you have a workout buddy or someone you check in with to hold each other accountable. You can’t let the other person down by falling into a rut so some peer pressure will help you to stick to your original plan.

Get off of social media ✅

Social media is great until it’s not. Everyone only posts their highlight reel and it gives a false idea of who we all are. If you feel bad about yourself after scrolling on Instagram it might be time for a break. Focus on yourself and your progress and stay off of any platform that you can play the comparison game on.

Reward yourself ✅

Changing habits isn’t easy and it can be hard to get up once you’ve fallen. Reward yourself with small things as you go throughout the journey. Try to reward yourself with fun experiences, date nights, or new clothes. 

You can even do a reverse award by giving someone $100 and letting them know that you can only get it back when you finish your workout. That way you have the motivation and get rewarded with your $100 back.

Everyone is different and finds motivation in different ways. Find out what works for you and use it to your advantage!

One way you can get motivated is with by surrounding yourself with other people working on goals! If you're having a hard time pressing play on your workout join us in the morning. The workout link is at the top of www.jessicabrownfitness.com

Don't worry your line is mute and everybody is doing a different workout program. Just show and be ready to sweat baby sweat! People jump on and off around 4:30-8am!  I found this even for me is the extra accountability I NEED and it might be yours too. 

You know what else helps with motivation? Seeing inspirational transformation photos! 

“I have abs! I never knew they were there, but after 60 days of Barre Blend, they made themselves known. I loved that the workouts are 30 to 40 minutes–so there is no excuse for not finding the time in your day to dedicate to yourself and make these crucial improvements.” –Marina B. Results achieved in 8 weeks

 —Marina B.

Josh Lost 6 pounds and 9.25 inches! 

Can you say-HELLO ABBBBSSSS!!!! And this was just 20 minutes a day!!!!

Well now I'm pumped! brb, gotta go workout! ;) PS-If you need the extra support & accountability! I’m here for ya! Just shoot me an email jessicabrownfitness@gmail.com

My best tips for healthy eating - Family edition

I get these two questions a lot:

1. How do I keep my family of 5 on track with our health and fitness? 
2. How do I make healthy dinners FAMILY APPROVED? 

First I have to mention, yes our family does eat healthy but never mistake this for we are PERFECT when it comes to our meals. Truth be told I could actually eat like a toddler and be ok with it IF a good feeling came from it.  Problem is being a mom of 3 I NEED the energy and I want to teach my kids to have a healthy relationship with food. 

Here are a few tips that have helped me along the way. 

Learn to have a healthy relationship with food and share that relationship with your family. One way to create a healthy relationship is to stop focusing on everything you shouldn’t be eating and start focusing on everything you should be eating. Where our focus goes our energy flows. Start to focus and pay attention to food that will fuel your body properly. 

Remind yourself food is FUEL and we need our tanks on FULL to perform at the best of our abilities. Same goes for our kids. If your kids start to crash or have outburst know this could be due to the amount of sugar in their diets. 

Think of it like this….You wouldn’t put regular gas in a diesel truck and expect for it to perform. A diesel truck needs healthy “diesel” fuel that will make it run without crashing. Think of your body as a well-oiled diesel machine that needs the good gas! 

#KHSS-Keep Healthy Stupid Simple and stop overcomplicating.  For dinner, I like to make sure my family is eating a protein, healthy carb & veggie for dinner. That’s it! No rocket science here just a well-balanced meal. If you're wondering what’s a healthy carb, protein and well all veggies are healthy here’s a list for you. (start following this hashtag #KHSS for my healthy meals) 

Please remember ANY type of change resistance will be created. Not only with you but your family! STAY FOCUSED on what you want for yourself and your family.