Morning Glory

How you start your day is indicative of how the rest of your day will be.

For many people I train there previous routine involves hitting the snooze button several times, skipping breakfast or even worse having cereals or toast, and rushing off to work.

Sound familiar? Well take note. If you feel rushed this is no way to start your day.

Being proactive and taking control of your morning can set you up for the rest of the day. Follow my fail-safe guide to kicking your day off perfectly…

Step 1: When your alarm goes off, get up.

Get out the habit of hitting the snooze button. Start the day like you mean business. Get out of bed and get moving.

Step 2: Drink a HUGE glass of water.

After eight hours of sleeping you are certain to be dehydrated. Speed up your metabolism and make some inroads into your two litres a day target by having a big glass of water.

Step 3: Open the curtains, look outside and take a deep breath.

It’s a great way to get some perspective. First thing in the morning, it’s normally quiet and still outside. Take a deep breath. This is great for helping you relax.

Step 4: Get moving!

If you struggle to fit exercise into your routine now’s a good time to get it done. Try one of my 10-minute bodyweight routines like The Five Alive. This will get you burning calories at a higher rate for the rest of the day. No time in the morning? Get up 10-minutes earlier.

Step 5: Eat breakfast.

You MUST have protein at breakfast. Put two boiled eggs in some cold water before you start your bodyweight circuit, get them on the hob at a high heat and by the time you’re done so will you breakfast be. Eating protein at breakfast will balance blood sugar, keep you full up until lunch and make a much better alternative to cereals, toast or fruit and yoghurt.

Start your day like you mean business and the rest of the day will be easy.