Workout with family or friends and prioritise being kinder to yourself

“I motivate myself by making exercise fun, and I usually get together with my siblings to work out for at least 30 minutes every day,” explains body transformation coach Nazia Khatun.

“Triggers of previous disordered eating creep up on me during the holidays; I get tense at meal times because I’ve previously over-exercised and punished myself for eating too much. So, one of the best ways I keep myself motivated is by creating a plan for my meals and exercise. I also know I have to be even kinder to myself and accept the fact that maybe I will eat more than usual, and that’s OK.”

Workout with family, partners or friends

“Having training partners can be highly motivating because it makes working out more fun and it means there is accountability,” explains athlete Risquat Fabunmi-Alade.

“I make sure I have specific goals that I work towards, because I know that I won’t achieve them if I don’t put the work in. I also train on certain days and follow a training programme. Having a plan means I don’t have to think too much about what I’m doing and can just get on with it. So, I’d recommend coming up with a plan for each week to decide what kinds of activities you want to do.”

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