You may want to lose a few kilos, or finally make your abs pop. Whatever you goal is, write it down. If it’s not written down, it remains a dream. When you put it down black on white, it will set off a chain of events that will change your life. Imagine yourself on the beach without the wobbly bits. Set a few smaller goals to achieve in order to finally have the ultimate reward. For instance, lose 3kgs by the end of the month. Lose another 3 by next month. This way you’ll stay motivated.

Take your measurements. It can be your skin-fold measurements, girth measurements like chest, waist, hips, legs and booty. If you can’t do this yourself, get someone who’s knowledgeable to help you. Weigh yourself at the start of your journey, and keep track of your weight on a weekly basis. Take progress pictures once a month, and compare them by making a collage. There are very nice phone apps that can help you put a few pictures together. Seeing the changes in your body will keep you driving toward your end goals.

 If you don’t like the type of training you’re doing, you may give up before you even get started. Find out what makes you tick, and work through a program that best suits your needs and preferences.