A 100 mile starts with single step, so must your goal to achieve fitness. Here we tell 5 ways to keep yourself pushing towards your goal of becoming fit.

1.PSYCHE

Mind is everything. What you think, you become. To win the battle against bulge, you must first map out a strategy to your goal. In addition to following that strategy, you need to exploit the power of visualization. Paste an image of your fitness idol on your fridge/ your mirror or any place where you have a tendency to look often. Never underestimate the power of visualization, which is scientifically proven as one of the most effective method of self-motivation.

2.DEFINE to WIN

Be definitive in your strategy to achieve your dream of being FIT. Build your plan of getting fit by making all the right moves. Consult a dietician, consult a physician for any health issues, and definitely consult the trainer at your gym, explaining the type of areas you want to target, the body you want to build and how to go about it.

3.DITCH THE DAILY WEIGH-INs

Daily weigh-ins (or multiple weigh-ins per day) will only de-motivate you and can cause you to freak out by temporary up-ticks in the scale. Instead, set goals for fitness—running farther, sticking to your routine each day or week—and celebrate each of these mini accomplishments. Opt for stepping on the scale once a week—or even every two weeks—to better track your progress.

4.REWARD, REWARD AND REWARD

Each milestone that you cross, in your journey to fitness, reward yourself in a big way. Whether it is the nice Gucci perfume you have been eyeing for a while or the swanky apple iphone 6s, set tangible rewards for the success you achieve. And yes, if you don’t want to spend that much on rewarding yourself, just reward yourself with a cheat meal. You’ve earned it.

5.YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE

Sleep is the most important component of fitness yet overlooked by many in their goals to achieve fitness. Your body cells rest and repair during your sleep, keeping it ready and motivated for the next days onslaught.