A new week is starting – are your goals ready? Is your “to-do” list set? Are you ready to make it another successful week? I know I am!! Unfortunately for many of us – summer is over – not in my mind – but in reality – the kids are back in school! Whether that means more free time for you or less – or it really has no impact on your life whatsoever – we are all busy doing something. Sometimes those busy somethings can distract us from staying on track to our fitness goals.

So – to make sure that you are ready to make this week a successful week  – here are five quick tips to help you get to Friday while staying on track with your flat stomach goals.

1. Pre-Pack Your Food – Whether its lunch, snacks or dinner – making your meals the night before and packing them in your lunch box can help save you time in the morning and keep you on your flat stomach diet.  Especially if you wake up late – you just have to grab and go.
2. Workout Even if Your Tired – Studies have shown that sweating at the gym can help keep you energized and keep those yawns away.  Increasing your heart rate wakes up your nervous system – naturally giving you more energy. So – when those 3 o’clock yawns come – instead of grabbing a candy bar – try taking a quick walk around the office – get your heart rate up and your be recharged and ready to go.



3. Change Up Your Music – Listening to the same music week after week can make your flat stomach workout seem boring and stale.  Spend a few minutes before the week starts and add some of your new favorite songs – ones your heard on the radio or at the club over the weekend. Changing up the tempo of the music or they type of music or even the artists will help keep your energized throughout your workout.
4. Try a Different Cardio Machine – Is there a piece of cardio equipment that you look at every week but have yet to try? Make this week the week that you try it! Not only will it help spice up your cardio routine but the new/different equipment will target different muscle groups and help kick up the benefits of your cardio workout.



5. Workout at a Different Time – If possible. Our schedules won’t always allow us to work up a sweat at a different time – but if you usually go at night and can wake up a bit early to get your workout in before work – give it a try. You’ll feel great for getting the workout out of the way and give your body great energy to start the day.

Now – go make this week the best week and accomplish your goals!