HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training (2015)

PART 3
NUTRITION

32 HOW TO KEEP ON TRACK

We have now covered the HIIT workouts and the FIT Food, and the final thing we need to look at is motivation, because this is, after all, what makes us work out and eat the right foods. So here is how you can keep control of your own motivation.

Firstly, it is important to realize that we are all going to have the odd day when we just cannot find the inspiration to put on our workout gear and train, and once in a while this can be okay. Instead of worrying, why not turn it into a positive, and put the time to other good uses, such as perhaps looking online to find some new healthy fit food recipes to try. Just make sure that the next day you get strict with yourself and get back on track. Here are some of my top tips to help you stay on track.

TIP 1: GET SOCIAL

Use social media. (I am a big fan of this, because it is a great way to share with your friends and inspire others with your workouts and nutrition, and you in turn will feel inspired by others.) So get social with your new HIIT lifestyle, and do come and say hello to me on mine.

Pinterest: LWR FITNESS

FaceBook: LWR FITNESS

Instagram: @lucywyndhamread

YouTube: LWRFitnessChannel

Twitter: @lucywyndhamread

TIP 2: REJUVENATE YOUR WORKOUT WARDROBE

As you can see in my book, I have different outfits for every workout, and some in bright, vibrant colors. Purchasing some nice bright workout attire is a sound investment for your health.

TIP 3: CREATE YOUR OWN HIIT PLAYLIST

Music is a great motivator in itself, so why not create some upbeat playlists for your favorite HIIT workouts. For the 4-minute HIIT workout, just one tune would probably do, whereas the walk HIIT workout will need several, so get creative with your tunes to add to your energy. And keep in mind that the faster the beat to the song, the harder we train.

TIP 4: CHUCK IT OUT

If you are doing HIIT for weight loss, then once you’ve reached your target weight, throw out or give away every piece of clothing that no longer fits. The idea of having to buy a whole new wardrobe if you gain the weight back will serve as a strong incentive to maintain your new figure.

TIP 5: DETERMINATION AND DISCIPLINE

By this I mean simply just do it. After all, this book is full of super short workouts, so just don’t let any excuses get in the way.

TIP 6: LAY IT OUT

Have your workout gear laid out beforehand so that the minute you get home or up in the morning, it is ready for you to slip into and start doing my HIIT workouts.

TIP 7: SEEING IS BELEVING

Visualize how you want to look and feel, and understand that you do have the power to be the fit, healthy, and strong person that you want to be. Just close those eyes and see how you will look if you stick to this easy and healthy and fit new lifestyle.

TIP 8: WHAT YOU GET

At the beginning of the book, I provided a list of the benefits you get from these HIIT workouts, and honestly there are a heap more benefits, but not enough room to list them in the book! So make a note of all the top benefits that motivate you the most and stick them everywhere: on the fridge, as a screen saver on your computer, wherever. And look at that list every day.

And finally, once you are exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet, your body will always feel re-energised and fit and strong, and trust me, you will then have plenty of motivation, because you will love feeling this great.

For more tips on motivation, workouts, and recipes, come and visit my website: www.LWRFITNESS.com

I really hope you have enjoyed this book, and as exercise has been a big part of my life for the last 20 years, I can honestly say that HIIT training is my favorite workout of all time, because you can literally feel it working immediately. This method of training is one I have used on thousands of clients over the years, and they have all seen results quickly and been able to stick with these workouts because they are so easy to fit into any busy schedule.

Lucy