Phit with Phil

5 tips if you're looking to start, or having problems maintaining your road to fitness.
1)It’s hard to find time to exercise, so make time. Schedule 5 separate 1-hour work outs in every week and stick to it. Whether it is walking or running or weight training etc...make sure to fit it in.
2)Slow and steady wins the battle. Don’t look for the quick fix...it’ll just set you back. Don’t give up if you’re not seeing results right away. CONSITENCY IS KEY. It has taken me a long time to see and feel improvement, and I’ve wanted to quit many times, but I guarantee that every little bit you put in helps.
3)If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Every year there’s a new gadget, health food or cleanse that comes out. Don’t waste your time or money on them. Proper diet and exercise is the way to go. Don’t be afraid to break a sweat... and eat your vegetables.
4)Eat “healthy” 80-90% of the time. Get in your protein and don’t be afraid of the fats. Multiply your weight by 12 and 15...these numbers can be your daily goal range for calories and amount of water (in mL) each day. I’m not a huge fan of counting calories each day, but it definitely helps to know if you’re getting too many calories or not enough.
5)Don’t let others influence you. This can be harder than it sounds. It’s tough to change your lifestyle, and people used to laugh at how I ate when I first started...no one seems to be saying anything lately. Plain and simple, stick to your plan, ignore the naysayers and you’ll reach your goals.