{"id":11400,"date":"2015-10-09T10:31:12","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T09:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tat.reddaisytrading.co.uk\/index.php\/2015\/10\/09\/stay-motivated-during-the-autumn-winter-months\/"},"modified":"2017-03-16T15:00:41","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T15:00:41","slug":"stay-motivated-during-the-autumn-winter-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/index.php\/2015\/10\/09\/stay-motivated-during-the-autumn-winter-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Motivated during the Autumn &amp; Winter Months."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<h3>By Dal Dhaliwal<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" vspace=\"10\" border=\"1\" align=\"middle\" hspace=\"3\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theasiantoday.com\/Image\/ArticleImages\/dal-oct-2015-personal-trainer467x184.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nAutumn is here and Winter is fast approaching. It can be difficult to stay motivated to keep active. The shorter days, dark evenings and drearier weather can setback months of healthy habits, such as exercise and correct nutrition. In the Summer the warm temperatures, fresh air, longer hours of sunlight can make it easier to keep consistent with exercise and activity &#8211;  outdoor activities such as; walking, jogging are easier to stick too. You are also likely to stay more motivated to get yourself to the gym.  <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHere are some tips to keep you inspired to exercise during the change of season and stick to a healthy lifestyle.      <\/p>\n<p><strong>Wake up early<\/strong> &#8211; It may be difficult at first but starting you day earlier will keep you motivated. It gives you an opportunity to enjoy more daylight hours and also you can get more things done \u2013 leaving you feeling fresh, alert, energised and you can even feel less sleepy and tired. But remember it\u2019s important to get to bed earlier if you plan to start your day earlier. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Set a goal<\/strong> &#8211; Envision yourself fitting into those jeans you just bought or that bikini for your beach summer holiday. Taking these small steps will help you to reach your ultimate goal. Share your set goal with a selective group of family or friends. A simple: \u2018how are you getting on?&#8217; \u2018Wow you look amazing\u2019 can help to keep you on track and motivated to reaching your goal. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Home Workouts<\/strong> \u2013 Working out at home \/ indoors can also be very effective \u2013 especially if you can\u2019t bear the thought of going to the gym or exercising outdoors. Focus on activities that will help you achieve your health and fitness goals or invest in a workout DVD.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a workout Buddy<\/strong> &#8211; Having someone to train with can keep you motivated and you can actually motivate each other. When you know that someone else is depending on you to workout, you don&#8217;t want to let them down and you are more likely to stick to the planned workout appointments. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Invest In a decent Personal Trainer<\/strong> &#8211; To stay motivated you could hire a Personal Trainer. Winter is the perfect time to invest in a Personal Trainer. Hire a trainer with a proven history of delivering results.  <br \/><strong><br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nRemind yourself of the benefits<\/strong> &#8211; Focus on the benefits of exercise for your body and health. Think about the benefits that exercise brings to your life &#8211; write them down. Stick these to your fridge or somewhere you can view them to remind yourself when you are lacking motivation. Also remind yourself exercise and activity releases endorphins that boost your energy and mood \u2013 this can really help to beat those winter blues!       <\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nYours in Health, Fitness and Happiness! <br \/><strong>Dal Dhaliwal<\/strong> \u2013 Founder Of Body Perfect Personal Training Studio  <br \/><a href=\"http:www.bodyperfectpt.com\">www.bodyperfectpt.com<\/a>  <br \/><strong>Twitter:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daldhaliwalPT\">@daldhaliwalPT<\/a>   <br \/><strong>Facebook:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/daldhaliwalpt\">\/daldhaliwalpt<\/a>&#13;\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dal Dhaliwal &#13; Autumn is here and Winter is fast approaching. It can be difficult to stay motivated to keep active. The shorter days, dark evenings and drearier weather can setback months of healthy habits, such as exercise and correct nutrition. 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