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Get enough sleep.

It is crucial to get enough sleep to recharge the body’s batteries. Seven to nine hours of sleep will ensure you have the energy to keep going throughout the day.

Start somewhere.
The first step is acknowledging that you want to get back into a routine. A key component of being healthy is having a fitness routine that works for you and sets you up for success.

FOCUS ON HOW YOU’LL FEEL AFTER YOU FINISH
You may be uncomfortable, and you’ll probably be sore, but I promise at the end of your workout, you’ll feel like a million bucks.

KEEP GOING
Building up your aerobic capacity can take years. Don’t be discouraged by that, but know that every run over 20 minutes is going to help – and it does get easier.

HAVE PATIENCE
Rome wasn’t built in a day, right? Make small goals, medium goals, and ultimate goals. And remember that it’s a work in progress. Even when I’ve hit my ultimate goals in the past, there’s always something new to try and strive for.

Don’t skip multiple workouts
Try to never go more than two days in a row without exercise, unless of course you are injured or ill. This applies to your vacations too! Remember: not all workouts have to be high-intensity.

Swap a bad decision with a good one
When in doubt, go with the healthy alternative!

Make fitness a top priority
Put your health goals at the top of your priority list.

Don’t beat yourself up
There’s no such thing as “cheating”. Don’t be too hard on yourself or your body. Empower yourself to make a better choice next time.