{"id":8503,"date":"2021-05-03T17:58:29","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T22:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/?p=8503"},"modified":"2021-05-03T18:01:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T23:01:38","slug":"stay-in-shape-with-these-5-tips-that-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/stay-in-shape-with-these-5-tips-that-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay in Shape with these 5 Tips that Actually Work\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8508\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?resize=1170%2C658&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get many customers hit us up wanting to know if there are any \u201csecrets\u201d or \u201cinsider tips\u201d for getting in <\/span><b><i>THE BEST <\/i><\/b><b>shape possible.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, getting in shape comes down to eating for your goals and consistent exercise; those will always be the two key factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there is more to it than that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want results that last .. <\/span><b><i>getting in shape is a process <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.. that extends beyond hitting the gym and your macros!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hard part is actually getting your mind right and figuring out how to implement these methods into your daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a few tips to give you today that should help you with this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry, we aren\u2019t suggesting you over-complicate things. These are just a few <\/span><b><i>simple tips <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that will help you develop healthy habits that will make dieting and exercising much easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some will require a little time and effort on the front end, but they are needed if you want <\/span><b><i>results that last!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><b>FIVE KEY TIPS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used whether you want to lose fat, put on muscle, or even if you are just looking to develop a healthy daily routine!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>5 BEST TIPS FOR GETTING IN SHAPE<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute;\" title=\"20210224 5 Best Tips For Getting In Shape V6\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/players\/Rpn2d8uw-5L2UHiXt.html\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"auto\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>TIP #1:<\/b><b> Determine Your Reason (AKA: Find your why)<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dieting and getting motivated to exercise will never always be easy. But it does get easier when you know exactly WHY you want to get fit in the first place!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you want to lose 20 pounds\u2026. you can\u2019t just stop there. You have to ask yourself WHY you want to lose 20 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s say your \u201cwhy\u201d is because you aren\u2019t happy with how you look. That\u2019s a good start \u2026 <\/span><b><i>but it\u2019s not specific enough. <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to ask why again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this \u201cwhy cycle\u201d going until you get <\/span><b><i>as specific as you possibly can!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always remember \u2026<\/span><b><i> the deeper rooted your reason, the more success you will have in achieving your goals!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be something you need to <\/span><b><i>WRITE DOWN!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So open your digital notes or break out some pen and paper and before doing\u00a0 anything else &#8212; start digging deep and<\/span><b><i> discover your WHY!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TIP #2:<\/b><b> Determine Your Plan Of Action<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have a clear why you need a clear plan of action!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once again, you will need to get as specific and clear as possible and <\/span><b><i>WRITE IT ALL DOWN!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a clear plan of HOW you will reach your goals, you will be more tempted to skip the gym and opt for those easier (unhealthier) food options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good place to start is with your specific goal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you want to shed fat fast, following a muscle-building plan probably isn\u2019t the first step. You would want to focus on a plan that burns more calories and probably a diet that puts you in a calorie deficit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you get started, here are some things to consider when coming up with a plan to reach your goals \u2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are my short-term and long term-goals? Get specific!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What will I need to eat to reach them?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many meals do I want to eat a day, and when will I be eating them?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I need to meal prep and plan for this to happen?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of exercise do I need to do to reach my goal?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How often will I realistically be able to exercise?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I want to exercise?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s at home, what equipment do I need to purchase? If it\u2019s at a gym, which gym would be best for me to join?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming up with a solid game plan will look a little different for everyone, but no matter your goal and how you plan to get there, the number one thing<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to keep in mind is that <\/span><b>your approach<\/b> <b><i>must be SUSTAINABLE!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will never be able to keep up with doing an hour of cardio every day, going to the gym for an hour 6 days a week, eating low calories, and giving up carbs, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to do these things for a few weeks (at best), but you will burn out, give up, and just gain the weight back again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on coming up with a clear-cut plan that helps eliminate excuses and gets you there in a sustainable and healthy way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you choose to do to reach your goals should always come down to <\/span><b><i>what is best for your lifestyle.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work two jobs, have kids, and\/or can barely make time to take a shower, then you probably don\u2019t need to commit to going to the gym for an hour 5+ times a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you may want to plan on doing short full-body HIIT workouts like those in our home workout program<\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/move\/soc-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> MOVE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/move\/soc-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8281\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MOVE-Mixed.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MOVE-Mixed.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MOVE-Mixed.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MOVE-Mixed.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/MOVE-Mixed.jpeg?resize=60%2C60&amp;ssl=1 60w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t imagine giving up carbs, something like keto will never be sustainable. You may prefer to try something like carb cycling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have to eat out a lot, travel often, or don\u2019t like the idea of eating the same meals every single day, a macro tracking approach may work best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are dozens of ways to reach your goals! You have to figure out <\/span><b><i>what works best FOR YOU!!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After determining what fits your lifestyle, the only other tip to reaching your goals faster and easier would be to <\/span><b><i>make sure that what you are doing is best suited for your genetics.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating and training for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body type <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will help ensure that you see the best results in the quickest time possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/survey\/survey-aka1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> free body type quiz <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that will help you figure this part out. It\u2019s only 6 questions, you get your results in seconds and are provided with suggestions to get started immediately!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vshred.com\/sp\/survey\/survey-aka1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ezgif-2-f96ea057d666.gif?resize=700%2C394&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested, you can take the free quiz<\/span><b> HERE.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TIP #3:<\/b><b> Establish A Routine<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">What is it they say .. if you fail to plan, then plan to fail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is SO TRUE! You need structure to have success! If you want to reach your goals, you have to take a little time to <\/span><b><i>map out a daily game plan.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will take a little bit of time upfront, but establishing a set routine will not only keep you on course, it will actually <\/span><b><i>SAVE you time in the long run!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you go to bed, or at some point during your day, make sure the following day is planned out, so you know what you are doing every hour on the hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you need to be THAT specific! At least one day in advance, you need to figure out things like \u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time you are going to wake up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many meals you are going to eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time will you eat your meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time will you workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are you going to do once you get to the gym.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have your hour-by-hour daily breakdown written out, next, you need to take action steps to make those things easier &#8212; like meal prepping, laying out your clothes the night before, pre-packing your gym bag, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t want you to be so set in your \u201cplan\u201d that you freak out if something comes up. You always need to have a \u201cPlan B\u201d and <\/span><b><i>be flexible when life throws you curveballs.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But at the same time, you never want to go into your day blindly. Establish a daily routine and <\/span><b><i>stick to it the best you can!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TIP #4: <\/b><b>\u00a0Get Supplements That Help With Your Weak Points<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are throwing this one in the mix because while supplements alone WILL NOT get you results, they can help with your weak points.\u00a0 Of course, this is assuming you are giving it 100% with your diet and workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t even think about implementing this tip until <\/span><b><i>AFTER your diet and training are both on point, <\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and you\u2019ve identified what you\u2019re still struggling with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have figured out your weaknesses, then it\u2019s time to look at how supplements may <\/span><b><i>further help you reach your goals.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take supplementing with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protein powder <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as an example.\u00a0 It is suggested that you consume at least 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. This can be really difficult for many. A protein supplement like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sculpt Nation PROTEIN <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be an easy and delicious way to get in your daily protein requirements!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or how about trying to get in NUMEROUS servings of fresh vegetables a day. Many people struggle with this one. If you don\u2019t like veggies or hate prepping them, then a greens powder like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/greens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SCULPT NATION GREENS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an excellent way to fill the gaps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/greens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8505\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Greens-sp-infographic-peach-01-unisex.jpg?resize=1080%2C1350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Greens-sp-infographic-peach-01-unisex.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Greens-sp-infographic-peach-01-unisex.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Greens-sp-infographic-peach-01-unisex.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Greens-sp-infographic-peach-01-unisex.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example would be if you find yourself mentally and physically struggling to get in your workouts. You may benefit from a pre-workout like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sculpt Nation PRE<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perks of a <a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-workout powder<\/a> like this one is that it offers way more than a little jolt of energy from caffeine.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PRE <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has ingredients that can help get to the source of your fatigue, which is your brain! It also has ingredients that can help you push harder and recover faster!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preworkout-sp-infographic-01-unisex.jpg?resize=1080%2C1350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preworkout-sp-infographic-01-unisex.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preworkout-sp-infographic-01-unisex.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preworkout-sp-infographic-01-unisex.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preworkout-sp-infographic-01-unisex.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking <\/span><b>THIS<a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> PRE <\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is probably our favorite supplement suggestion. Many people even use it on their rest-days because they love the focus it gives them to tackle everything else on their busy to-do list! Check it out <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/sculptnation.com\/products\/pre-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, we want to be clear that <\/span><b><i>supplements can not replace a healthy diet or regular exercise.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But strategically adding in the RIGHT supplements can help make the dieting and muscle-gaining process <\/span><b><i>faster and easier!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>TIP #5:<\/b><b>\u00a0 Create Your Environment<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like it\u2019s important to create a plan and establish a daily routine, you need to be just as strategic about the environment you create to reach your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By environment, we mean everything from the people you surround yourself with, the gym you go to, the clothes you wear, and even the music you listen to!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you want to remove anything that will keep you from going to the gym or cause you to go get fast food instead of eating a healthy meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you hate your gym environment or getting there is out of your way, then you need to find a new gym to go to or start working out at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself tempted to order in or go through the drive-thru, prep ALL of your meals and have them on hand, ready to go!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, try to think of ways to <\/span><b><i>enjoy the process\u2026&#8230;\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy and wear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workout clothes that you feel good wearing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in gym shoes that compliment the type of workout you are doing!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill a gym bag with everything you need to crush your workouts &#8211; like wraps, grips, a lifting belt, bands, headphones, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create workout playlists in advance. Music is a great motivator to push you to run faster and lift more weight!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for different macro-friendly ways to prepare your food, so you don\u2019t get bored.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come up with creative recipes instead of eating the same bland grilled chicken and rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a TRIBE of like-minded people to meet you at the gym, be able to text when you need support, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>THAT\u2019S IT \u2026<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Those are our 5 BEST TIPS FOR GETTING IN SHAPE!!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you better understand how getting in shape truly is a process that goes beyond what you eat and how much weight you push in the gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>You\u2019ve gotta get your mind right!!\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We get many customers hit us up wanting to know if there are any \u201csecrets\u201d or \u201cinsider tips\u201d for getting in THE&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":129,"featured_media":8508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,25,27,26,18,29,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-body-workouts","category-build-muscle","category-fat-loss","category-get-toned","category-goals","category-healthy-lifestyle","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9NWy7-2d9","jetpack-related-posts":[],"amp_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/burn-fat-faster-yt-thumb-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8503"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8515,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8503\/revisions\/8515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vshred.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}