Regardless of what sort of exercise you do, keeping a workout diary can prove incredibly useful. Particularly after you’ve been working out for a year or more.

When I say ‘workout diary‘, I don’t necessarily mean anything fancy. A notebook and pen is really all you need. Just keep it handy whenever you set to work - whether that’s a quick set of sit-ups each morning or a lunchtime run around the park - and jot down what you did. In a few months or more you can glance back and say to yourself ‘Is that all I was doing then? I’ve come a long way in a few months‘.

It’s great motivation.

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If you enjoy a cup of coffee every now and then, ask yourself this :

Do you feel hungry after drinking it?

 

This seems to divide people, with some claiming that the last thing they want is food; and others (including me) reaching for the nearest source of carbs.

If you find yourself in this second group, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to quit drinking coffee (although a bit of moderation here is definitely a good thing); just understand it. Before you fill the cup, make sure there’s some healthy food nearby. Bananas are great.

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