Fit & Healthy Buffalo- Fitness Success After 40

Are you making one of these mistakes that could completely ruin your ability to lose weight and keep it off? Most people are. A large majority of people are always hoping to lose anywhere from 5 to 20 pounds, especially this time of year. Yet, only a small percentage ever reaches their goal and an even smaller percentage maintain the weight loss for more than a few months after. The truth is, most people who are hoping to lose weight are making one of these mistakes that will completely derail their efforts: 1.) Too much too soon Most people jump head first into a restrictive diet program that involves cutting out certain "bad" foods or food groups. They commit to giving up their favorite treats for a few weeks and they fall for the lie that certain foods cause weight gain. The truth is, the types of foods you eat don’t cause weight-gain. The amount of food you eat can cause weight-gain if you’re eating in portions that aren’t customized to your body and your goals. 2.) Sh

  It’s the season for setting goals … and today I’ve got something that will help you to make them a reality! It’s a checklist to stay on-track, no matter what goals you’re working toward. Let’s jump in... 10 Steps to Conquering Your Goals 1. FOCUS & DECIDE. Instead of choosing several goals to work on all at the same time, harness all that energy and focus it toward just 1-2 main goals. 2. Pick the goal with your BIGGEST WHY. This is the goal that you emotionally connect with and have a STRONG REASON for choosing. (example: “I want to have the energy to play with my kids.” - that’s a pretty big reason) It’s your “WHY” that keeps you going, so it has to be a good one. 3. COMMIT (No, Really.) Commit the right amount of resources (time, energy, and attention) to make your goal a reality. Treat it like anything else important in your life - because it IS! 4. MAKE A PLAN. Every Sunday, set aside 15-30 minutes to plan out your week and make sure you have what you need on-hand and read

  When it comes to making a change that lasts, we know that starting with one habit before you add in another dramatically increases your chances of success. This is what stepping out of your comfort zone is all about. Its about challenging yourself to do something you've never done before or something you feel "awkward" over. A challenge is designed to give you tools and guidance to make that first step with ease and give you continued success with your goals! Here’s the thing: We know that showing up to a gym you’ve never been to is one of the top 5 scariest things you can do... You’re afraid people are going to judge you because you don’t know what you’re doing, you think the trainers are going to force you to do exercises that are too hard, and you’re worried you will feel lost and alone. At Applied Fitness we are not a Gym or overcrowded boot camp. Our private and semi-private sessions are designed speicifically for you. Workouts individualized to your goals. Meal pl