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Ways that you can take your love of fitness further

Ways that you can take your love of fitness further | H is for Home

Are you in love with fitness? If the answer is yes, then you might be looking for something that you can do to escalate this love into a career or something else that makes it more than a hobby. If this is the case, then that’s probably why you’ve arrived at this article. In the following paragraphs, we’ll be talking about some of the ways you can do this. If you’re interested in learning more about these possibilities, read on!

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Get a qualification

The first thing that we’ll suggest is that you get some sort of qualification in regards to fitness and/or nutrition. Both of these go hand in hand, so it doesn’t matter which one you decide on. If you don’t have the time to take a course because it can be quite time consuming, then you can always look into an online nutrition course or something along these lines to advance your passion. When you have the right education, you’ll find it a lot easier to embark upon a career in the field, or at least find something that you want to do with what was once your favourite hobby!

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Become a personal trainer

One of the ideas that we have for you in terms of careers is to become a personal trainer. This is one of the most popular choices for people who love all things health, fitness and nutrition related, and you might be surprised at how much you can make doing this! Inspiring people to get into a healthy lifestyle, and make the most of their life is one of the most rewarding things that you can do.

Something else that’s great about being a personal trainer is that you don’t have to do this full time if you have another job that you want to continue with. Instead, you can use it as a side hustle for a little extra income every week or month. All you need to do for this to be a success is to have a small group of clients who come to you consistently and keep these people going. Then you have a steady income from this, on top of whatever else you make doing your day job.

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Start a blog

On the subject of inspiring others, have you thought about starting a blog? It’s one of the easiest things that you can do, and you can turn it into a career if you so desire. Some people choose to keep it on as a hobby instead of a career, and this is a fine option as well. However, no matter what you choose, posting on your blog regularly is going to be helpful to so many other people who might be struggling right now. Remember that just because you’re good at staying motivated, others might not be.

By posting your routines, or some of the things that you eat or do to keep yourself on target, you could be helping someone more than you realise. Sharing your tips and tricks with others is a great feeling because you’ll know that you’re helping and giving them what they need.

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Find a fitness buddy

Finally, have you thought about choosing a fitness buddy? If you do this, you’ll help to keep someone else on the right track, and they’ll do the same thing for you. This can be someone who’s at the same level as you or someone who is higher or lower. It doesn’t really matter as long as you’re committed to one another. Now, you might be wondering how this is different from becoming a personal trainer, and the answer is that you do these things together and you’re both benefiting physically from the arrangement.

You and your fitness buddy will find that it’s a lot easier to do the things together than apart and, if or when it’s time to move on and find someone new, you can share your experience with someone else.

We hope that you’ve found this post helpful and now have a few ideas about ways you can take your love of fitness a step further. Any of the suggestions that we’ve made will be helpful to you, however it’s all about finding what suits you best. Why not turn your love of fitness into something more than just a hobby? We wish you the best of luck!

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Learn More And More Nutritional Tidbits

What you eat plays a huge part in your fitness and overall health. If you know a lot about nutrition, then you’re going to be a lot healthier and way fitter going forward. A lot of people neglect their eating habits; not because of laziness, but due to lack of knowledge. If you substitute certain foods, you’ll be amazed at how much of a difference it can make. There are some meals out there that can do wonders for your mental and physical well-being. For instance, the likes of Growli can be a wonderful meal when you’re in need of something to really boost your energy and fill you with goodness. It’s definitely something to have instead of, say, junk food that you consume when you don’t know what to eat.

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4 Ways to stay motivated while losing weight

4 Ways to stay motivated while losing weight | H is for Home

For many people, losing weight is a huge struggle. The sad truth is 80% of people who lose weight following different diets can gain it all back and more. This could lead to a lot of health problems as we grow older.

Knowing full well that you have to lose weight is not enough. You have to establish a schedule or routine and really commit to it. When you decide to break a bad habit, you’re essentially changing your behaviour. There’ll be times when you feel inconvenienced by preparing healthy meals or tired from exercising and you start to relapse. Motivation comes and goes and it’s easy to fall back into bad habits. Here are four ways to stay motivated whilst losing weight.

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  1. Create a healthy meal plan

One of the reasons for gaining weight is unhealthy eating habits; consuming fast food every day, drinking fizzy drinks and fruit juices that are high in sugar and eating crisps, cakes, chocolates and the like in the middle of the night. So, it should come as no surprise that eating healthily will help you lose weight. It does not, however, mean that you should give up all of them. If you think that you don’t know enough about nutrition, a great way to start is by using a meal subscription service like Nutrisystem. A great article by Debra Moorhead provides a detailed review of different Nutrisystem plans and how they can benefit your nutrition. The key is having a healthy and balanced diet. Start by writing down all the food that you consume currently. Identify those that are unhealthy and only makes you gain weight then, search for alternatives.

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  1. Track your weight loss journey

You’ve probably heard this before, but losing weight doesn’t happen overnight. You don’t get 20 pounds lighter from working out for hours a day and neither should you do that. While experts have different recommendations when it comes to the amount of weight you should lose in a week, they all agree that slow and steady weight loss is the most sustainable for the long-term. You can track your weight loss journey by starting to step onto the dreaded scales so you know your starting point. Create milestones and celebrate your successes. The idea is to keep you focused on the goal and see exactly how you’ve progressed over time. Don’t forget that losing weight shouldn’t come at the expense of failing to meet your nutrient needs.

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  1. Have a support system

An environment full of pessimistic people is bad news when you want to start losing weight. Losing weight is a personal commitment, therefore, you need to surround yourself with people whom you can talk positively about the journey. One of the reasons for binging and weight gain is depression. To have a positive weight loss experience, you must resolve any underlying psychological stress that you might have. Cut ties with people who bring you down and spend more time with family and friends who’ll support you no matter what, encourage you and even join you in your quest.

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  1. Keep yourself busy

When you’re sitting and fantasising about losing weight, guess what? You’re not actually losing weight. Do you sometimes feel hungry even when if you’re not doing anything and have already eaten? This is because, in a relaxed state, your mind wanders and you’re more in tune with what’s happening to your body. You actually feel more tired, sleepy and hungry when you’re not moving around. So, why not visit an art gallery, walk around the park, go window shopping, take a yoga class, walk a dog, do whatever? You’ll be surprised at how being active can help improve your health and overall well-being.

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