A couple of posts ago, I let you in on something I do with my “Fit and Fabulous for Boomer Women” FitCamp that I run here in San Jose. Each month I have a theme for the camp–and I mention it a lot in class.

I guess I’m really just a teacher at heart. I’m continually trying to send them away with “take home” messages (as well as take home workouts, healthy snack ideas, etc. I guess I kind of go overboard with the teaching thing!). It’s my way of trying to help my campers get the results that they’re after. I talked about “Focus”, this month’s theme in an earlier post, but I wanted to share with you our previous themes as well, as I’m hoping they will help you as you work toward better health and fitness in your boomer years.

Last month’s them was CONSISTENCY. Whether we’re talking eating behaviors or exercise–consistency matters. Exercising for three days and then putting it off for three weeks won’t get you noticable results. Eating well for two days and then eating poorly for the next 5 won’t get your belly to flatten. What you do consistently (whether it’s good for you or not!) shapes your body.

My campers who are more consistent outside of class with healthy behavior changes are the ones that enjoy the best results. Consistency is key whether we’re talking weight loss, muscle development, or decreasing back pain. You have to do your exercises regularly, you also have to make consistent behavior changes. Consistency will pay off for you BIG TIME with lifetime results.

Notice I didn’t say perfection. I said consistency. You need to consistently work on this stuff (”stuff” being eating well most of the time,and sticking to some sort of exercise routine). I’m not a big fan of quick weight loss schemes, as they usually have you eating things or doing things that are hard to maintain over time (think: The Biggest Loser). However if you can consistently work towards better eating habits and exercising regularly instead of trying the next hair brained scheme to lose 25 pounds in 15 days, you’re going to have long lasting results. I believe consistency wins over “all or nothing” types of behaviors every time.

I use this theme of “consistency” to drive home the concept of a fitness lifestyle. It’s the choices that you make MOST OF THE TIME that are dictating how you look right now as you read this. If you’re not where you want to be physically right now, it’s due to consistently making poor choices with regard to your health and weight.

So, I ask you now, what can you begin to do consistently over the next few weeks to bring yourself to a higher level of fitness, or a lower level of body fat?? I’d love you to leave a comment so other boomers can read what their peers are going to do to take their fitness to the next level.

Committed to your success,

Becky

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