Editor's Note: This article was submitted by Emily Freeman, Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth and Strive to Thrive personal trainer.

In January of 2020 you made health and fitness resolutions. During this time, you were committed to eating right and making time to exercise. And then, just when everything was going well, Murphy arrived with his new best friend Coronavirus to put a stopper in your progress.

Fitness centers were closed, quarantine went into place, groceries and toilet paper disappeared and the stress of the "new normal" was forced upon you.

Maybe you were one of those that thrived in quarantine. COVID-19 didn't stop you from reaching your goals.

But if this was not the case, you are not alone. Many of us contracted COVID-19 in another way! Symptoms include, but not limited to: sugar cravings, stress eating, lack of motivation to move, high volumes of screen time, and a 19-pound weight gain.

Below are some remedies:

-- Start TODAY, not tomorrow.Dont wait for Monday, the next month, or 2021. Start today by making a plan.

-- Renew your motivation.Start by revisiting your goals. Think back to the reasons why you started this wellness journey?

-- Stay positive.Re-frame your thoughts and give yourself a pep-talk. This will help you avoid slipping into bad habits and make a successful transition into the healthy lifestyle youre looking to accomplish.

Need additional guidance and motivation? If you are looking for a home gym consider trying us out.

The OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center has taken extraordinary measures to keep the fitness center safe. As a clinically integrated medical fitness center, we are following OhioHealth safety standards in addition to the responsible guidelines for reopening fitness centers set forth by the State of Ohio. For more information call the OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center at (419) 526-8900.

Sign up for the weekly thrive newsletter and get local inspiration delivered to your inbox every Monday.

See the original post:
Strive to Thrive blog: Getting back on track - Richland Source