Are your workouts giving you all the results they should be? Because chances are, you could make your workouts more effective – like, a LOT more effective!

Let’s take a step back.

My fitness journey has been a whirlwind. It’s crazy to think that up until a few years ago, even after 10+ years of running, I knew so little about exercise. And I’m still learning every single day!

Now that I’ve made the transition from solely running to cross-training and weight lifting, I’ve noticed such a change in my strength and endurance. I’ve gotten so committed to regular exercise and have become so much stronger – which means I now have to make my workouts more effective.

It’s a good problem to have! But it takes a little more planning and creativity.

This post is for veteran fitness nuts and exercise newbies alike. Not only are these tips extremely helpful when starting out, they also allow those with a strong exercise background to continue challenging themselves.

“It’s crazy, but a few words can absolutely transform your way of thinking.”

I’m a HUGE lover of quotes. I think that they’re a great tool to have at our disposal.

It’s crazy, but a few words can absolutely transform your way of thinking.

Quotes show us that other people experience the same things in life that you do. They show that you’re not alone. And many of them offer advice from someone else who’s been in your situation.

I started jotting down my favorite “quotes to live by” in a notebook about a year ago. I’d be reading a book and suddenly feel struck by a particular line I wanted to keep track of. Likewise, I’d hear a great line in an audio book and instantly think, “I don’t want to lose that!”

I’ve shared this before, but I also used quotes to get me through a tough year at a job I didn’t like. I’d read a quote or two from a book called Brave Enough, right before dashing out the door in the morning. Reading those quotes made me feel motivated. They gave me a sort of focus for the day and made me feel more present.

“Say your love is unconditional all you want, but some people just aren’t made to live together.”

Are you thinking of taking the plunge? Has your relationship been going really well, and you’re considering the next step?

That’s so exciting! I’m super happy for you!!

But make no mistake, moving in with your significant other is a big deal.

It means you already have a strong commitment to each other. Not only that, it also means you’re ready to spend nearly all of your free time with them.

If that thought only makes the idea more appealing, we’re off to a good start.