Motivation to stay fit can be challenging at times. Especially when school is back in full swing, and schedules become more hectic.
Not to mention, cooler weather and the time change are around the corner.
So, how do you stay motivated?
Encourage your family to join your effort in staying fit by signing up for a fun Halloween walk/run event.
Go to active.com and search for an event near you. Or check with your nearby community center, park, or zoo.
With four weeks until Halloween, now is the time to start training. Schedule short walks or runs during the weekday.
Keep the longer ones for the weekends when you have more time. Start with shorter distances and add more each week.
During the weekday, replace watching television after dinner with training. It’s a change from your routine but only short-term (hopefully, it’ll become a habit for you and your family).
Don’t let the weather ruin your training. Outfit yourself in rain gear when it’s raining, and bundle up when it’s cold. Keep a “no excuse” attitude when it comes to training.
During your training, discuss which costumes you’ll wear for the event. Will you be the Flintstone family? … maybe your favorite Marvel hero or villain? … or maybe an emoji?
Training time will fly by as you share your ideas. It’ll also help build excitement for the event — keeping everyone motivated.
It’ll be hard initially as you adjust your schedule and encourage everyone to participate. Ultimately, you’ll have a memorable experience while keeping you and your family fit.
And who knows, it may become an annual event for you and your family.
(Update to original post from September 29, 2017)
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Niv Persaud, CFP®, is the Founder of Transition Planning & Guidance, LLC (TransitionPG®). She believes life is more than accumulating money – it’s about living the lifestyle you envision and can afford. Niv incorporates all aspects of life when discussing money. She developed the 5 P’s of Life (Personal Relationships, Personal Finance, Profession, Peace of Mind, and Physical Health) to help clients define what they want from life. Once she understands their vision, she helps them achieve their lifestyle or adjust their expectations based on their finances. Niv actively gives back to the community through her volunteer efforts. She believes in living life to the fullest by cherishing friendships, exploring the world, and laughing often—even at herself. Her favorite quote is by Erma Bombeck, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say ‘I used everything you gave me.’” Click HERE to read where she’s been quoted in the media.
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