With temperatures rising, it’s easy to get into the lazy days of summer and ease up on those healthy goals. Here are ten tips to keep your fitness from fizzling out!

#1 Define your “why?” and make it your mission

Write down why you are trying to get in shape and how it will improve your life. Keep a copy in your gym bag, post it on your bathroom mirror, and or put it anywhere you will see it daily. Read your mission when you are tempted to skip a workout or raid the refrigerator for that late-night snack.

#3 Plan.

Integrate your healthy habits into your day-to-day activity. Schedule your workout sessions and write them down on your calendar. Treat them as important appointments that can’t be missed because self-care is essential! Even if it’s a 10-minute walk after work, that time is valuable.

#4 Track your progress.

A workout journal can help you stay focused on your goals. For each sweat session, record the date, duration, what you did, and do a heart to check to see how you felt afterward. Remember, there are many ways to track progress besides losing weight; track your measurements, how your clothes fit, your endurance, and recovery.

#7 Think like a pro athlete.

Our favorite athletes stay focused on the end goal. Every choice matters from what they eat, when they sleep, and how they stay motivated through tough workouts. Prioritize your health and establish healthy boundaries to prevent other activities from taking over your gym time. Ask yourself “ What would Serena do?”

#10 Have fun!

You have to like it if you’re going to stick with it! Try different workouts until you find the one that floats your boat. Love yoga? Try Aqua Yoga! Love Zumba? Try an African dance class. Boredom is the ultimate motivation killer!

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Get more great tips from Shawnie at Fit With Finesse.