Overcoming Hurdles to Exercise and Regain Control of Your Health

The one feeling you experience the most when you put on excess weight is a loss of control. You can see the inches piling up on your waist, arms, and thighs, and you are unable to motivate yourself to do anything about it. But it’s time to snap out of inertia and trick your mind into getting into exercise mode.

The hurdle – I don’t want to exercise!

Get over it. Pick a personal goal, like fitting back into those skinny jeans or participating in a marathon. Pin up a photo of yourself in those jeans to keep your goal visible every day.

The hurdle – I don’t have time

Get over it. Start slow with just 20 minutes a day. Gradually increase the duration as you get comfortable with it.

The hurdle – It’s too hard

Get over it. Accept that exercise is hard. Expect muscle soreness and fatigue. Remember, any habit takes 21 days to form, so stick with it for the initial tough period.

The hurdle – I don’t feel motivated

Get over it. Set a realistic goal, like losing five kilos in two months. Once you achieve this, set a new goal and keep moving forward.

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After a diligent workout plan helped her lose 30kg of post-pregnancy weight, chartered accountant Roshini Gilbert was inspired enough to go from tallying numbers to training others. Currently serving as VP, Fitness & Services, at HealthifyMe, Roshini has been certified by the American Council on Exercises (ACE) for functional fitness and specializes in postnatal weight loss, exercises for lower back pain, arthritis, and osteoporosis. As part of her Rehab Trainer certification in Australia, Roshini has trained with reputed sports physiotherapist, Ulrik Larsen in corrective exercises and injury management. In HealthifyMe, she has found a collaborator with a common cause – making people fit to live life to the fullest.