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8 Fool-Proof Tips To Help Every Young Woman Stick To Their Fitness Goals

Forget the juice cleanse & fad diets, 2017 we'll meet you by the treadmill.

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8 Fool-Proof Tips To Help Every Young Woman Stick To Their Fitness Goals
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It’s two weeks into the new year and you’re starting to freak out. You already took 3 days off from the gym and couldn’t resist that last slice of holiday cake left on the counter. Luckily, you’re not alone. It might be starting to appear like maintaining a healthy lifestyle is far from attainable but I'm here to reassure you that you can eat (a piece of your cake) and have it too.

1. Buy a membership.

Rather it isa gym, spin class, or yoga find something you like! Finding motivation to get yourself to the gym is hard enough, by signing up for a group fitness activity you have a set schedule for your day! You're already paying for it so might as well get your money's worth right?! Besides, haven't you heard being fit is totally the new black.

2. Stop comparing.

You're going to have a hard time staying motivated if you're trying to outrun the girl next to you on the treadmill, go at your own place! While you're at it, stop Instagram stalking bikini models... these are your goals remember?!

3. Find friends with similar goals.

As if your friends aren't already your go-to for everything, why not crush the new year together?! It'll make things a lot easier and more fun if you're doing squats in front of the entire weights section at the gym with your bestie.

4. Say 'bye-bye' to fake food.


Although those pink frosted donuts look beautiful in your pantry, toss them in the trash. Start replacing unnecessary processed food with REAL food, not only will your body thank you but so will your jeans.

5. Get creative.


Let's be real. It's near impossible to just cut sugar and carbs out of your eating habits cold turkey. Scroll down Pinterest and you'll find endless healthy recipes to aid your sweet tooth guilt free!

6. Make a deadline.


Whether it's spring break or a music festival, chances are you aren't going to be wearing very much clothing. Make plans, set the date and throw away the Cheetos, you'll need those hands to hold your weights. By the time your trip rolls around, you'll be confident as ever!

7. Don't be so hard on yourself.


You're not the first and you're most definitely not the last person to fall off track with their goals. Let yourself enjoy taco Tuesday (plus a couple margaritas) without guilt every now and again. Don't deprive your body, just start fresh the next day and you'll be back on the road to your dream body in no time.

8. Love yourself.

There's not a number on that scale or a size in those jeans could change how fabulous of a person you already are. Stick with your goals because you love your body (and yourself), not because you hate it. Love yourself so that every day feels like you're strutting down the runway.






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