The idea of us going to the Gym is mainly to lose weight, keep fit and have a good looking body. However, it's always a good idea to keep track of our progress, whether it be muscle building, six pack Abs or just keeping fit and feeling good about ourselves.

One way of keeping track of your workout routine, is to get a WORKOUT PLANNER which will help you keep record of your progress.

You will be able to use this WORKOUT PLANNER NOTEBOOK specifically for this purpose. By doing it this way, it will keep you motivated, as you would have a clear idea of areas you need to focus more of your attention on. This Workout Planner is a 150 page document of size 5"x 8" which is printed on high quality paper with covers having a glossy finish.

Ensure that you stick to the right diet as you seek to maintain that healthy lifestyle. One way of doing this is to adopt a nutrition-based diet which is not composed of junk or greasy foods. What you have to do is stick to products which contain healthy fats like omega 3 fatty acids which are commonly found in flax, tuna, salmon and walnuts.

You also need to increase your protein intake from things like lean meat, nuts, poultry products, legumes and seeds. To top it off, you will also need carbohydrates that can be found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Another thing you will have to do is eat five to six meals per day instead of eating three large ones.

Now that you have a clear idea of some of the healthy foods you can add to your diet as you workout, it's time to focus on getting that healthy look you desire. Resistance training forces the muscles in your body to work harder and as a result, increases your muscle size. Some examples are aerobics, cycling, running and weight lifting which can be done of course if you have the equipment at home or if you are a member of a gym.

Exercising is ideally done for 20 minutes but those who want to burn that fat and keep in shape should try to work out between 1 to 2 hours every other day.

Since it takes some time for your muscles to recover after a workout, you should make sure to give it time to rest. It may take some time to gain the ideal shape you want but just be patient because the right nutrition diet and proper exercise will soon make you reach your goal.

As I've mentioned before, use this WORKOUT PLANNER to keep track of your progress. You can always do research on how to monitor things like your calorie intake, how much of a certain food you can eat per day and so on.

The mistake some people make that gets them off track is adding some unhealthy foods such as chicken nuggets, French fries, and fish sticks. You should choose carefully what you eat and go for things like baked chicken, potatoes or fish. Each meal should consist of protein and 2 to three servings of vegetables preferably the green kind that has a lot of vitamins and phytonutrients.

Don't forget to drink lots of water to replenish what you lost during a workout. Milk and fruit juices are also good. You must avoid fizzy drinks since it only adds calories and has no nutritional value.

I do hope that you get the idea of a healthy workout plan and ensure that you are keeping proper recordings of your progress as you pursue your dream of a healthy body and lifestyle.