Summer Body Sculpting

Well it seems that summer has finally arrived. Fashionably late non the less, but she's here and looking fine! I know it's been a touch and go spring this year. So hard to get and stay motivated with such terrible rain, and gloomy looking skies. Finding the effort to lace up your kicks, or dust off your bike has been a challenge the past few weeks. Believe me, it's the same frustrating feeling for me too. But now we have no excuses whatsoever! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and we have all the clean dry pavement to beat down that we need!

So what are your plans to sculpt your summer body? Jogging? Cycling? Hiking? Power walking? Swimming? OK, maybe is still a bit cool to swim in our gorgeous Ontario lakes.

I want you to write down a plan of attack! Outline your goal(s) and jot it down on a piece of paper, post-it, white board, or on your phone. Right now! Do it!

What is your goal? Loose 10 pounds? 15 pounds? Train for a summer half or full marathon? Condition yourself for a long bike ride with family, friends, or for a group support system? Whatever it is, I want you to visualise it in your mind. If you can see yourself achieving the goal, and imagine what that feeling would be like. It will bring you one step close to that goal. AND make it easier to achieve.

The next step is to implement that goal. Draw up a weekly schedule. Are you exercising Monday's, Wednesday's, Friday's & one day on the weekend? You should be committing to at least three days of moderate to high physical activity per week.

Following step; How are you going to build your Activity Program? 30 minutes of cardio on your "work" days. Or a 5km jog in the park 3-4 times a week.

A 20 km bike ride 2-3x times a week with your partner (remember to wear your helmet, unlike our models above).

Or maybe planning a nature hike with your family to see the wonders of Mother Nature. Try to incorporate family or friends. It will be that much more fun and enjoyable if you do!

Your "activity program" will be your best friend, and co-pilot. It's going to help you to stay on the right track, and make sure you arrive at your destination happy and safely.

Questions? Email me.

Doubts? You should NEVER EVER doubt your abilities! You are the architect of your own life! Do this for yourself and no one else. True happiness comes from within...So if you feel good about yourself from the inside out... Everything else is just icing on the cake ;-)