5 Practical Steps You Can Take to Lose Weight by Summer

Muscular man and beautiful sporty woman workout with jumping rope in crossfit gym.jpegThe time to start planning for your summer body isn’t the first time you reach for your bathing suit. While it’s NEVER too late to begin your health and fitness journey, setting a seasonal goal can hold you accountable to yourself and help you reach your goals faster.

Here are 5 practical steps you can take right now to lose weight by summer.

Join a Group Accountability Fitness Program

Local gyms often have monthly weight loss programs run by a professional personal trainer. These fitness groups are designed to inspire and motivate you to lose weight, while providing you with the education and tools you need to get there. From diet tips, to guided exercise classes, these challenge groups are perfect for anyone looking to fast track their weight loss. Best of all? You can join with a friend or family member and make a commitment to fitness together. Whether you’re a fitness guru or a beginner, the classes can usually be modified to increase or decrease intensity. This allows you benefit from group motivation while also meeting your unique fitness needs.

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Start Tracking Your Fitness Goals

The technology age means it’s now easier than ever to track your goals. Whether you’re looking to get your diet on track, learn new exercise moves, or track your daily exercise, downloading a fitness app can bring your fitness goals to your smartphone or tablet.  Try downloading one of these incredible fitness apps today to get started on your goal tracking.

Set Yourself Up for Success with Meal Prep

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you’re not a morning person, it can be tempting to swing by the local café for a pastry, or scarf down some barely-toasted-toast. Meal preparation is an incredible tool to stop you from binge eating or making poor food choices out of necessity. Take some time to prep your breakfast, lunch, or dinner the night before. For longer success, write a grocery and meal list every Sunday. Then spend Sunday evening prepping your meals for the week. Dedicating a few hours on one day can set you up for success over the course of the whole week. You’ll never wonder what to eat, because it will already be there for you. It’s that easy! Try these awesome healthy breakfasts you can prep the night before.

Get a Fitness Buddy

Is there someone in your life that you think would help hold you accountable to your weight loss goals? Whether you join a social media support group, or enlist the help of a family member or friend, a fitness buddy can help you reach your goals before summer. Better yet, see If you can have a responsible and motivating friend join you at your gym session.

Try Personal Training

Sometimes we just aren’t sure where to start when it comes to health and fitness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of losing weight before summer, it’s time to enlist the help of a pro. A personal trainer’s number one goal is to help you meet your goals. This is especially beneficial to anyone recovering from an injury or other health condition which may prevent you from safely losing weight on your own. A personal trainer can outline specific exercises and monitor your form to help you reach your goals quickly and safely.

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