So often we set out on a goal to improve our health and fitness only to get sidetracked and never end up making much progress. We end up giving up without ever really having given it much of a shot. So what’s going on here?

First of all, we expect it to be a smooth journey to our goals, and that with a little time commitment and not much sacrifice, we’ll get it done. This is almost never the case! Expect challenges, and expect them to be tough challenges, so that when they come up, you’re ready for them.

Know that you’re probably going to have to make sacrifices beyond what you first realize. If you want to get healthy and fit, it’s not going to be easy, but trust me it will be worth it!

Set goals that YOU want to achieve. Don’t set goals that you think you should achieve to fit into social norms or because someone else told you to, as those never last. In order to want to do what it takes to achieve a goal, it must come from YOU, because YOU want to achieve it.

So basically, in order to set yourself up for success, expect challenges and be ready for them. Also, set goals that are truly for you, that you want to achieve for yourself and not for any one else.