Get fit, live long, save money. It sounds simple but it’s easier than you think. Here’s how.
Sticking to fitness is about taking steps towards a fitter, better life. No-one can lead, motivate or inspire you to shape up unless you have made the decision to do so.If you are out of shape, you are negatively affecting your health. Making the decision to shape up has to come from you, no matter how difficult it is. Think about how great you will feel with more energy; make up your mind and find your power today!
Start by going to the doctor. If you are obese, they will likely tell you that this means disease risk factors have increased drastically (hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, hypertension and chance of a stroke) since you hit this body weight. Get medical clearance to begin exercising.
Once you’ve got the green light, start looking into shape-up options in your community; group training, fitness classes at your local gym, outdoor opportunities. Ask around your friends and see if they will join you. Its spring, people are thinking fitness!
If you are obese, water exercise is even better than walking – you will love the freedom of movement in water that […]
Need to lose weight for summer, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to take the first step
No-one can lead, motivate or inspire you to shape up unless you have made the decision to do so.
The first step is recognizing that you are negatively affecting your health by not exercising or eating a proper diet. Getting out of this stage has to come from you, no matter how difficult it is to admit it, so stop kidding yourself. You can do this! You CAN feel more energized, you CAN start changing your mindset – find your power today!
Start by going to the doctor. If you are obese, they will likely tell you that this means disease risk factors have increased drastically (hyperlipidemia, coronary heart disease, type II diabetes, hypertension and chance of a stroke) since you hit this body weight.
There’s a big difference between wanting to lose weight for esthetical reasons, and having your doctor confirm that your body composition is a health risk. If you, or someone you love, have ballooned into a size that has become restrictive to carry out normal activities, don’t wait for a health scare to do something about it. The facts are scary enough to motivate you to step 2.
The […]
Thinking about working out burns between zero and zero calories. It’s time to exercise today!!
There’s always a way to talk ourselves into not exercising. Too busy, too tired, too sore. It’s up to us to take the steps to improved health and realize that we CAN get in shape, CAN feel more energized, CAN live a better life. And above everything….we can find the time – we just have to know how to find the motivation.
Even if your driving factor for now is weight loss, once you get started that will seem far off into the distance because nothing compares to having incredible amounts of energy, and to be in the cycle of allowing your body to crave what it wants. Says Justine Ewart (37), a regular exerciser “There are days that I take off and my body will be talking to me, telling me to walk the stairs instead of using the elevator. It is truly amazing how the motivation comes naturally. Don’t forget you have to start first. It took some time for my body and mind to adjust and after about the 21st day I noticed a change and I was on my way to a […]
