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Originally Posted by kipperiggy
Any tips for discipline? I seem to be okay for a couple days then back into my old habits.
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I find the trick is to make manageable changes.
Pick a gym routine/location that involves the least effort to actually get to. For example, find a gym you can easily stop by on the way to and from work or that is only a few minutes from home. It's all about eliminating the excuses not to go.
If you're hitting the gym hard, 3 times a week is plenty. Stop telling yourself that you need to go everyday and if you miss a day the routine is shattered.
Also, get a kettlebell. Nothing's better for all around fitness. You can come up with a workout that will only be 5-10 minutes. It'll leave you totally gassed and increase your endurance, strength, mobility, etc.. all with a half/hour per week commitment.
I also find the same tricks work for diet. Focus on eating smaller portions, healthier options, fewer snacks, etc...Make smaller but more long term progress. Everyone I know that's tried a crash diet, or a total diet overhaul, sees great results for a few months but then falls off the diet. These massive calorie deficit diets are not that sustainable IMO.