Chances are you'll hit a mental wall at some point. Here's how to smash it!
1. Surprise Yourself
It doesn't have to be rock climbing, but it's good to try a new activity. How will you know if you like something unless you try it? Team up with a girlfriend and go for the unexpected - at best you'll love it, at worst you'll have a good laugh.
2. Get a New Kit
Throw out these baggy sweats and old running shoes. I used to wear XXL men's T-shirts to the gym, until I realised they made me look three times larger than I actually was! As superficial as it sounds, if you feel that you look good, it will improve your performance. Plus, running shoes wear out according to how much you use them.
PS: I have an obsession for gym-wear. Take me out to the shops I’ll bound to gravitate towards the sporting store! Oops!
3. Do the Food Thing
Don't panic and start crash dieting if results are slow to come - eating too little is never a good solution. I have done it countless times and, yes, I lost weight short term but it crept back on - it always does. Resist the temptation and focus on your long-term health instead.
4. Give Yourself a Break
Putting pressure on yourself to lose 2-5kg by next week is setting yourself up for failure. As annoying as it is, it's totally normal to plateau a few months into a health regime. Trust the process and stick with it - this is not the time to quit!