Write down the things that are important to you. It could be how much time you exercise each day, how many steps you walked, how far you ran or cycled, what you weighed, etc.
Some people make a game of it. you may have heard of runners calculating the miles it would take to run from their homes to Boston (home of the famous marathon), figuring how far they run in an average week and setting a target date for "arriving" in Boston.
Not sure how to start logging? Check out My Fitness Pal, where you can create a free online account and track your exercise and meals, helping you get to your health and fitness goals even faster. They also provide a recipe nutrition calculator, so you can figure out the nutrition in all your favorite meals, as well as a BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), BMI (Body Mass Index) and heart rate calculator.
8. Be aware of all the indicators of progress
It's great when your clothes fit better, when you can lift heavier weights and when you can work out longer without feeling exhausted.
Make note of any and all progress indicators, including:
- Getting a good night's sleep
- Thinking more clearly
- Having more energy
- Realizing your muscles aren't screaming after you've helped a friend move furniture
- Seeing your resting heart rate drop over time
- Hearing your doctor congratulate you on improved cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, triglycerides or blood sugars
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