The New Year is an opportunity to move forward, progress, set and reach goals you want to achieve. Use these keys to help build a better you, inspiring you to start or sustain an already healthy lifestyle.

 

Key’s to BE FIT

Set Goals

They should be specific, measurable and attainable. They should be important to where you are in your life now.

Write them down weekly, monthly, and quarterly. Create a plan on how to accomplish each of these. Review and update your goals as you progress.

 

Accountability

Whether it’s a trainer or a buddy, a workout partner can help you stay accountable on those tough days when you’re not in the mood to stay active.

Though everyone has individual fitness goals, a friend with similar goals can help provide motivation to reach those goals, and make workouts more fun.

 

Consistency

A consistent routine will take time to develop. After a couple of weeks, it will be part of your everyday routine. Stick with it, overcome discouragement and try your best to execute.

 

Nutrition

Whether you’re looking to gain muscle or lose fat, it all starts with the proper nutrition of eating health conscious food while structuring calorie intake and balancing macronutrients daily.

Try whole grains, low-fat proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats.

When visiting the Exchange, search for those Healthier Choices tagged items found in your Express and Main Store or the better-for-you options available at every Exchange restaurants to help Build a Better You.

 

Challenge yourself and most of all, have fun!

Working out and staying fit should not feel like a chore. Search for the type of activity that works best for you.

Start slowly, then gradually increase the intensity of your workouts. For example, start with a 3-day per week routine for the first 30 days, then advance to a more challenging schedule.

 

The Exchange is here to support you to stay mission ready. Start your readiness today to prepare for resiliency tomorrow.

Be Ready, Be Resilient and BE FIT.