Sweat Squad

Having a squad creates a sense of accountability, making it more likely that individuals will stick to their fitness routines.

Exercising with a group can boost motivation and commitment to regular workouts.

Keep a fitness journal

Prepare to Mess Up
Planning for failure — which is quite common, especially in the first two months of the year — is crucial. Avoid self-loathing when you fail.

Build Up to Your Goals
Once you've formulated your detailed plan, put it on paper. Research shows written goals are met more often than ones that aren't written.

Display your results
Whether it’s the pounds you have lost, how many times you worked out this week, or a picture of you showing off results, display it to motivate you to keep it up!

Try working out in the morning
Get that heart rate up first thing in the morning. While the time of day makes no difference regarding results, you may be more likely to make excuses as time goes on.

Get an accountability partner
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Working out in groups can offer more benefits than working out alone – science supports it! Find your go-to person for exercise and weight loss support.

Keep it brisk.
When you walk, make it brisk, since this may help control weight better than walking at a leisurely pace. What is brisk enough? Walk as though you are meeting someone for lunch and you are a little late.

Exercise with a friend.
Finding a workout partner can help keep you on track and motivate you to get out the door.

Piece your workout together.
You don’t need to get all your exercise at one time. Ten minutes morning, noon, and night can give much of the same benefit as 30 minutes all at once.