Set realistic goals: Fitness enthusiast

Danseuse and fitness enthusiast Rukmini Vijaykumar shares 10 fitness tips from her kitty to help you make fitness part of your life in the new year.

1.    Set realistic goals, if your goals are achievable you will work towards it with more commitment.

2.     Do not follow fad diets; they are unhealthy and not recommended at all. Fad diets are generally considered the easiest way to lose weight but one forgets the harm that it can cause to one’s body in the long run.

3.     Keep track of what you are eating and eat everything in moderation. It’s the season of celebration and every other day you will have parties to attend. Keep a control on what you eat and drink.

4.     Dedicate 20 minutes of your day to a productive work-out plan and make sure you stick to it. It will not only give you the energy to go on but will also keep you fresh throughout the day.

5.     Make sure you drink lots of water through the day. You need to keep yourself hydrated through the day; late nights and alcohol will be less harmful then.

6.     Add lots of fruits and veggies to your diet, apart from your body and mind, it will also keep your skin looking healthy and fresh.

7.     Snack on one healthy fruit daily, this is something which we have been taught a long time back and it still helps.

8.     The aim is to not to be skinny, but healthy. You don’t want to end up looking like a stick; make sure you eat right and exercise to achieve that glowing look.

9. Be persistent, don’t stop the first time you meet an obstacle. The journey to staying fit isn’t an easy one.

10. Stay focused and soon you’ll be heading in the right direction.