Being healthy rut

Hey all. 
Lately, I've been continuously mentally reminding myself that I need to get back into a healthy routine of working out and eating right. HOWEVER, thinking something doesn't always translate into actually doing it. I can think all day about what I will eat and how long I'll run or work out. When I get home from work however, all of my mental plans fall through and I'm far too quick to sit on the couch and catch up on some TV shows or watch videos. 

So, amid my healthy thinking, I started thinking of how you can actually start DOING all of these amazing plans. I'm not sure about any of you guys, but I'm super guilty of searching through Pinterest or workout blogs and liking just about every post that I see, and thinking to myself "Dang, I can do that". Ya, I CAN do that...but I DON'T do that. So, I decided to make up a little list of tips to actually get on track and be committed to your goals! 

1. Write things down. My hugest mistake while on sites like Pinterest is just "re-pinning" something I like and never going back to it or not actually reading it. What I find helps is to actually write down either websites that you found helpful, or recipes, or workout routines that you liked. This way you can actually physically see the idea and are more likely to put it into action.

2. Continuing with the writing it down, put it somewhere noticeably  (and if possible big). When you write it on a sheet of paper and tuck it away in a drawer, or through it into a bag, you are likely to lose it or forget about it. Writing it on a calendar or posting it on your fridge, etc. are great ways to remind yourself of the goals that you have set for yourself, and how you can attain them!

3. Pick out REALISTIC ideas and plans for yourself. If you know that you LOVE chips way too much to quit eating them, don't go pick a plan for yourself that has you completely exclude them. You will likely never reach your goals if you are constantly restricting yourself. Allow some freedom for the foods and activities that you know you love and won't likely give up in the long run!

4. Have fun. This, in my mind, is the most important part. If you decide to start running, and you absolutely hate the idea of running, and it bores you to no end, then why start in the first place? Doing something that is not interesting to you will only result in your lack of motivation, and likely, eventual quitting. However, if you pick an activity that you know you will enjoy, say hot yoga for example, you are more likely to stick with it, and potentially even develop a long-lasting hobby. 

5. Lastly, don't stress yourself out or over-do it. All too often we see people jump into diet or workout plans and completely overwhelm themselves with rules and restrictions that just end up stressing themselves out. If you work 9-5 and you know that yoga class you love is at 5:15 on the other end of town and you'll never make it because you have to stop and pick your friend up first, DON'T DO IT. Don't commit to things you know you can't hold true to, or that will end up in your eventual quitting. Make reasonable and stress-free goals for yourself that you know you can attain without overworking yourself, or burning out. 

Now, if only I can follow some of these tips, and take my thoughts and make them into plans.

See you guys soon!!