Most of us are under the misconception that fit people work hard and spend most of their lives deprived in order to achieve their amazing bodies. Nothing could be further from the truth!

I’ll let you in on a little secret…It’s not hard to get and stay fit. It’s not about hard work and deprivation.
It’s all about boundaries.

Let me explain.

When you were a child your parents set boundaries around you. They were the authority on what was or wasn’t acceptable behavior. You had to complete your chores before dinner. You had to finish your homework before going out to play. You had to eat all your vegetables before dessert.
If you failed to comply with these boundaries, then you knew there would be consequences.

As an adult you, and only you, are the authority on what is or isn’t acceptable behavior.

You are in the position to set boundaries around yourself. These boundaries serve as a framework of order around you — a rock of support in an otherwise chaotic world.

With self-imposed boundaries, you can assure your success in anything, specifically with weight loss.

Your fitness boundaries have to be self-imposed — no one is going to do it for you.

Don’t look at this as a bad thing! Self-imposed boundaries are self-empowering.

Your Fitness Boundaries

It’s time to introduce boundaries back into your life. These boundaries are the key to unleashing your ideal fit and healthy body.

1. Fitness Boundary One: What you eat.

If you were to be perfectly honest with me, you could list off the foods that are unhealthy and fattening. So why are you still eating them?
Place boundaries around what you will allow yourself to eat. Acceptable food items include whole foods, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean meats.

2. Fitness Boundary Two: How you exercise.

I know you’re not an Olympic athlete, but that doesn’t mean you can simply pass on exercise. By now, you are well aware of the host of benefits that exercise provides. With regular exercise, you’ll look great, feel amazing and have more energy than ever.
Place boundaries around how often you must exercise. Choose exercise that is challenging and fun — don’t be afraid to try new activities that improve your strength and endurance.

3. Fitness Boundary Three: When you indulge.

Let’s face it — we live in a world where indulging has become the norm rather than the exception. When you live life without fitness boundaries, every day is an opportunity to indulge. These indulgences all add up quickly, causing your clothes to become tight and your energy levels to drop.
Place boundaries around when you can indulge. You’ll find that by limiting your indulgences you’ll end up enjoying them even more.

Don’t just give in to every temptation because temptation is EVERYWHERE.  Instead, plan your moments of indulgence and practice discipline and self-control. Weddings, parties and vacations are great opportunities to indulge; a co-worker bringing donuts into your office isn’t.

Putting It In Action
Sit down and take a long, hard look at your lifestyle. Are you eating as healthy as you could be? Are you exercising three to five times each week? Are you indulging too often? Answer the following questions:

   1. What three food items can I eliminate from my daily diet? (These should be nutritionally void items.)
   2. When can I schedule exercise into my week? (Pick three to five days, and select a specific time frame.)
   3. When will I allow myself to indulge? (Don’t go overboard here, especially if you need to lose weight. Enjoy a treat a couple times each month, and do so guilt-free, knowing that you’ve maintained healthy food boundaries the rest of the time.

Remember that self-imposed boundaries are self-empowering.

Fitness boundaries put your fitness results on autopilot. If you know what constitutes an acceptable meal, then choosing what to eat just got a whole lot easier. If you commit to exercising three times a week, soon it becomes second nature.

Need help setting up your fitness boundaries? Synergize! can help – call 954-924-4465 or visit www.SynergizeWeightLoss.com to schedule a FREE no obligation consultation.