getting fit
Hey…Ho…Let’s Go
Here’s some great news. Rock the Scales really works.
When we launched Rock the Scales in January of 2007, we saw that the average person who stuck with it for the entire 8-week challenge lost a full pound a week. We were also impressed by the amount of people who lost over 20 and 30 pounds in just two months.
If they can do it, you can do it. Just follow the meal plan and make sure you go to the gym at least three times a week. By making this a habit, you not only build muscle, you build confidence in your ability to keep it up. Here are a few tips to get to you off to a fast start:
1. Set a Goal. Think of a realistic, sensible goal that you know you can achieve. Then break those goals up to make them more manageable:
- Short-Term – mini-goals to achieve in the next two weeks (being able to run 5-10 minutes longer on the treadmill)
- Long-Term – goals you hope to achieve in 8 weeks (lose 8–16 pounds)
2. Make Time. Schedule the gym like you would any other important meeting. Put it in your calendar.
3. Share Your Goals with Friends and Family. Not only will that make you accountable, but you’ll now have the best cheering section in the house. And if you’re lucky, you just may spark some interest from one of them. Studies show that when it comes to working out, having a friend by your side is more fun and helps to keep you motivated.
4. Track Your Progress. Grab a notebook and start a fitness journal. Ask one of our fitness staff to help you take down your current measurements: your weight, waistline and body composition analysis. Check back after eight weeks to compare.
5. Reward Yourself. Every time you reach a goal, buy yourself a treat for all your hard work! Or save up for a big reward at the end of the 8 weeks (go ahead…you earned it).
