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So…compile music playlists that appeal to you and really get you to take your workouts up a notch. Check out friends’ playlists, if possible, as well as listen to the radio to find out about new music that needs to be a part of your own collection.

3. Your Camera

Click! If you are just starting a fitness regimen, take a photo and use it as your before photo and now see how you can change that image with increased physical activity and healthier choices about food.

Why? Well, don’t you just love it when your clothes are baggie because of your workouts and healthy eating? There’s nothing quite like tangible proof of your healthier lifestyle.

So…if you love how you look, or are psyched about the progress you are making, take a picture. Post it somewhere you can see it every day so it will motivate you to keep going.  If you want, you could take progress photos so you can celebrate all of your incremental steps to a healthier you along the way. Think fitness scrapbook!

4. Your Mind

Think about it! What motivates you to exercise and eat right? How do you benefit? What are the things you love about feeling fit and healthy?

Why? Your mind can be your biggest fitness advocate or your biggest detriment, but the choice is yours. How do you talk to yourself? Do you encourage yourself or do you encourage the inner critic? It’s so important to be in your own corner.

So…start with a positive mental attitude and a belief in yourself. Use your mind to remind yourself why investing in your health and fitness is so important. Be clear. For some people, it’s the increased energy they feel, others say it’s wanting to be around for their children as long as possible, and for others, it’s wanting to feel strong or look amazing in clothes. Your reasons aren’t right or wrong – they just need to speak to you loudly enough to get you up and moving each day.

These simple tools are all you need to get fit. Not having good health is what’s expensive, while achieving your healthiest self can be free.

4 Everyday Tools That Fight Fat That You Never Heard Of  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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