Chill Guide to Staying Motivated Without Forcing It (3 of 4)

Build a Routine That Fits You

The best plan is the one you’ll repeat on your busiest week. If you have a sliver of time when you’re consistently free during the day, that’s your training window. Prep the night before, fill out the bottle, tune up your playlist, and just go nuts. Who cares if you miss a day or three? You still have four more days in that week. The goal isn’t a flawless record, it’s establishing a routine without breaking your daily schedule. Before you know it, you’ll start running these routines on autopilot.

Consistent and Smart Dieting

Nobody likes eating celery and kale every day, and nobody (but you) suffers from the “never again” excuses. Instead, aim for a balanced diet of the good with the bad, roughly around 80/20 or even 70/30 in favor of the healthy dieting. Get whole foods, protein, some fiber, and splash in some carbs you enjoy, fats that keep you happy. Don’t cut everything fun; just make fun foods fit. Add a protein source to breakfast, include a fruit or veggie at each meal, and drink water between meals. If you can’t picture eating like this a year from now, it’s too strict. Sustainable beats extreme.