Fit Tip Thursday's

Week #8 Tip - Accountability

We all know the benefits of exercise, we can't escape the constant reminders. But...how do we get motivated to move? Change in anything we do is challenging, but life would be boring without challenges. I find when I can't motivate myself to find someone to help hold me accountable. Find an accountability partner - a neighbor to go for a walk with, a friend to meet you at the gym, a personal trainer to whip you into shape, a spouse or child to do physical activity with. Someone, somewhere can help hold you accountable and you can do the same for them. There are plenty of mornings that skipping your workout and staying in bed sounds much more appealing - but if you have someone counting on you to be there, you will most likely roll out of bed and stick to your plan...and guaranteed you'll be glad you did.

At our house we are all each other's accountability partners. Gavin keeps us moving all the time!! But even he has days that he wants to watch "Mickey", that's when it's time for us to step up. We offer to go to the park, go outside and play baseball, or go to the pool. It's a win-win for all of us. Whenever we can we try to work out together, it really keeps us motivated, especially when one of the two of us is wanting to sleep a little longer.

Probably the single most motivator for us is races. If you sign up for an athletic event (doesn't have to be running) it really helps keep you focused. You have a goal, and it cost you money. Find a local walk, run, jog, bike, or swim competition - there are tons out there, just Google it! Good Luck!!