1. Schedule your workouts – Let’s face it, we are all creatures of habit. We all typically do the same things day in and day out. Having and schedule will allow yourself to stick to it long enough so that it becomes a habit in your daily schedule. Not sticking to a normal schedule and following it will make it tough for anyone to begin an exercise program or continue one.

2. Have an exercise partner - This is a no-brainer. If you have ever been on a team you know how much harder you will push yourself when exercising with others. The benefits of working out with a friend, family member, neighbor, or co-worker are endless. Each of you will encourage, motivate and inspire one another. Those days you DON’T want to workout, your partner will be there to help get you going. When your partner does not want to workout, you will be there for them. This tip is one of the biggest reasons why the Get You In Shape Boot Camp has been so successful.

3. Don’t overdo it starting off – One of the main reason why people quit a weight loss program is because they get an injury. Overdoing an exercise program or working our too much can be very harmful to your body. Educate yourself on how to properly perform exercises so you help prevent injuries from occurring. Know your body has not done anything for a while (days, months, years, decades, ever) and you need to start off slow.

4. Have a journal – This seems to be one of the biggest KEYS to success. Having a daily journal and writing down EVERYTHING you eat and drink has proven to be an effective way to help with weight loss. People who have a journal begin to learn about calories, ingredients in foods, and also have huge motivation to NOT eat something that is not nutritional for them. The nutritional journal is one toll we give to each of the Get You In Shape Boot Camp participants because we know how much of an impact it can have in weight loss results. Participants write down the time they ate, what all you ate or drank, and the total calories. There are many website that can help you figure out how many calories are in something.

5. Watch your empty calories in drinks- In order to lose weight, we all know that we need to take in fewer calories than our bodies can burn. Drinks have many “empty calories” that people are unaware of. Cokes, juices, teas, coffee, beer, alcohol, and many other drinks all have calories. The term “empty calories” just means that there is hardly any nutritional value in the calories. They main thing you should start doing is being aware of this. Diet cokes have NO CALORIES but can clean your car battery in a few seconds. Try sticking to water and slowly cut out the drink you are consuming that have calories.

6. Cook MORE- The size of portions that restaurants serve are close to 50% more than what you got 20 years ago. The calories are also that. Cooking your own meals and snacks will help save calories, save money, and also can be much more healthy for you. One thing you can start doing to save time is to prepare foods for the week on Sunday. Cook chicken and cut them up into serving sizes that you can jsut heat up when you get home. Have fruits and vegetables ready and handy with you. Keep almonds and nuts handy. Cooking can be fun and also a way to relieve stress for some people.

7. Weight and measure yourself often – There is something about weighing and measuring yourself often. It helps keep you on track knowing that you will soon get back on the scale and get measured. I say it is another tool to help get results. My clients love to see small progress because it keeps them motivated and lets them know that the changes that they are making are working. I would shoot for weighing and measuring either weekly or every two weeks. The Get You In Shape Boot Camp measures and weighs each participant every two weeks to help encourage ane motivate them. It is also a great way to track progress and to help particants that are not getting the results they are looking for.

8. Eat Breakfast- Get You in Shape will be putting this in the tips for life. The studies suggest that we all do not get what we need out of our daily diet. Throw out a meal that is supposed to give you 25-30% of the nutrients that your body needs in a day (breakfast) and you now have to catch up the rest of the day. Everyone needs a well-balanced breakfast filled with healthy protein, healthy carbs, and healthy fats. Meal Replacement Shakes are the best choice if you do not have time for a well-balanced meal. Get You In Shape only recommends Adovcare because all of their products are backed by some of the best science in the world. Their Meal Replacement Shakes are packed with 24 grams of protein, 50% of your daily calcium needs, 5-6 grams of fiber, 26 vitamins and minerals, and ONLY 220 calories.  

Get You In Shape programs include the Get You In Shape Coppell Fitness Boot Camp, sports specific training, weight loss programs, corporate wellness plans, nutrition plans, core fitness training, strength training, toning and more. Clients include corporations, athletes (golf, basketball, tennis, football, track, baseball, baseball, volleyball, and softball) corporate executives, professionals, weekend warriors, cheerleaders, dancers, models, stay at home moms, and anyone looking for results.