Obstacles Standing In The Way Of Your Fitness Goals
By 
Erica Gordon
If you’ve got real fitness goals, you likely have to overcome a few obstacles to get there.
When it comes to getting in shape in time for summer, the struggle is definitely real. Here are five obstacles you’ll run into while you try to achieve your beach bod goals and how to overcome them:
Healthy Food Can Be Expensive
Why is healthy food so expensive? If you track your spending, you’ll want to cry when you see how much money this “healthier choice” is costing you. Although a pasta dinner is a fraction of the cost of a chicken and veggie stir fry, it’s not impossible to eat healthy without breaking the bank. If you want to watch your spending and eat healthy on a budget, you’re in luck because you can! A hack here is to always cook extra and save extra portions in tupperware in your freezer.
Finding The Energy To Work Out
Every single time you decide you’re too tired to go to the gym, you’re getting yourself that much farther away from your fitness goals. To overcome this struggle, try going to the gym right after work instead of going home first. If you go home first, you’ll get distracted by Netflix and your phone. Before you know it, it’ll be bed time.
Instead, pack your gym clothes and be ready to leave for the gym as soon as work finishes.
Personal Trainers?
The struggle of finding a good personal trainer is a big one. If your personal trainer isn’t actually helping you, don’t be afraid to look for other trainers or other motivational workout classes.
Resisting Boredom-Related Eating
When you’re watching TV, surfing the internet or working on your latest article, you’ll be tempted to eat something while you’re doing it. We tend to eat the most when we’re alone, when we’re bored and when we’re stressed. If you need something in your mouth, what you really need is a big drawer of lollipops. I’m serious. There are tons of healthy-alternative lollipops that will keep your mouth occupied and stop you from eating when you’re bored. It really is the perfect solution.
The Restaurant Temptations Is Real
If your friends love to eat out, you’ll be facing some major challenges. The best way to overcome this obstacle is through your own research.
