5 Easy Steps to Complete Any Fitness Program

Are you considering starting a new fitness program and hopefully look somewhat decent by the holidays? Are you noticing that the cute outfits that you bought over the summer are not so cute on you anymore - darn those love handles! Did your doctor suggest that you do some serious thinking about how you're taking care of your body? Whatever the reason for you to loss weight, you have decided to find a solution to improving your physique.

Take a deep breathe and exhale. You found a solution in the 5-Easy Steps To Complete Any Fitness Program. If you seriously follow these 5 steps listed below you will meet your weight loss objectives:

Step 1: Begin With The End In Mind

Begin with the end in mind is a phrase coined in the works of Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The concept simple states when we begin with the end in mind, we have a personal direction to guide our daily activities, without which we will accomplish little toward our own goals.

All things are created twice. We create them first in our minds, and then we work to bring them into physical existence. By taking control of our own first creation, we can write or re-write our own scripts, thus taking some control and responsibility for the outcome.

Before you start your fitness program clearly define your end weight and other areas of your body that you want to improve on like a slimmer hip.To help in this step use the S.M.A.R.T Goals model technique. The acronym means: goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. In other words, in the goal setting process make sure you use the SMART system.

Step 2: Use The Visualization Technique Daily

The brain is a powerful and fascinating and often thinks in pictures.One of the main reasons goal setting doesn't work for people is because they don't understand or utilize the power of this one critical factor - visualization! Visualizing is your key to success for two reasons:

1. Your mind thinks in pictures and images;

2. Your subconscious mind drives your behavior.

Create a vision board or cut out a picture from a magazine or other source of a women who have the shape you aspire to achieve. Place the image in a place where you will see everyday and more than once per day (near the bathroom mirror, on the refrigerator, on your car dashboard, etc). This image will condition your subconscious mind to work on your behalf to help change your behavior into doing things in reaching this image.

Step 3: Identify An External Motivation Factor

Starting a new fitness program isn't difficult. How many have you started than end because...? Sticking with a fitness program to reap the full benefits can be extremely difficult for many. In spite of what the television celebrity doctors tell you, begin the next fitness program for someone other than you. This may sound shocking at first, put understand the reason for this important step. Goal setting models have determined If you have a motivation factor external to yourself, the goal setter is much more likely to meet their goals. Fundraisers are a great example of this principle. Being healthier for you children will keep you moving forward through the fitness program than getting into those summer jeans!

Step 4: Find An Accountability Buddy

Do you really need someone to exercise with me? No. An accountability buddy or partner is someone who will hold you accountable and at times motivate you in reaching your goals. Pick someone whom you respect and has a positive attitude. Share with this person your weight loss goals, your motivation, and the duration of support. Determine the method in which you will update your support person and the time interval (e.g. every Friday by email or every Sunday via phone). The corporate world call this a status report and it's very effective. Do not skip this step, it will be a blessing to you.

Step 5: Take Immediate Action

Now that you have determined to start a fitness program, have a clear image of your new gorgeous body, identified and gain support from an accountability partner, it's time to start the fitness program.

Take pictures of yourself in clothing that allows you to see your current figure. Reminder those cute outfits that you bought over the summer? Put on one (regardless how tight - sweet goddess you still look good!) and have someone take a few clear pictures of you (front waist up, front head to toe, side full) in good lighting, natural sun light is the best.

After taking some current pictures, find a tape measure and get your measurements. Record the measurements in a log and keep in a safe place (update this log regularly). You should measure your waist, thighs, and hips at a minimum (record other areas that are a part of your goals). Purchase a proven fitness program and workout at home or join a fitness program at your local athletic club.