Thursday, August 28, 2008

Finding time for you


How do you find balance? With so many commitments and tasks cluttering up our schedules - how do you find time for what really matters most? Stuff like our own health? Really important goals like more time enjoying Family and loved ones.

It seems like if you are healthy it is much easier to have a better attitude towards just about everything. To find time - or make sure you have time for the important things.

Sometimes we get so wrapped up achieving success and / or giving to others. So much time and energy devoted to careers and helping others and we can too easily forget to take care of ourselves first.

It's OK to be a little selfish and make some time for ourselves each day isn't it?

Make It a Habit! Guard your time for health and fitness. You'll do better at everything else if you are in good health!

The key to a lifetime of fitness is consistency. Here are some tips to help make regular exercise a habit:

Choose something fun. Sports and an exercise plan you enjoy - that fits your lifestyle. Set realistic goals, and tailor your program to your own fitness level. Give your body a chance to adjust to your new routine. Stay positive even though you may not see immediate results. Don't give up if you miss a day; just get back on track the next day. Find a partner for a little motivation and socialization (support from family and friends has been positively related to regular physical activity).

Build some rest days into your exercise schedule. Listen to your body. If you experience unusual symptoms (e.g., have difficulty breathing or experience faintness or prolonged weakness during or after exercise) speak to your Doctor. Don't wait.

Enjoy a fun variety of physical activities and give your body a thorough workout and help prevent boredom. You might want to choose one indoor exercise and one outdoor activity to allow for changes in your schedule or for bad weather.

The important thing to remember is move, move, and keep moving! Incorporate as much physical activity as you can into your daily life, through exercise and routine activities.

Better Health Through Nutrition

Healthy eating is a critical part of any total health plan, and can improve the effectiveness of physical activity. When you combine a well-balanced diet with moderate exercise, you feel better and keep off unwanted pounds.

Health Professionals agree - The Quickest Way to Lose Weight Fast is with daily exercise and eating healthy! Make exercise and eating healthy integral parts of your balance and well-being. You'll soon be hooked. A healthy lifestyle leads to much greater happiness and energy!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Have fun getting in shape!


As Summer winds into her last few weeks there is still time to start getting in shape fast and take advantage of the warmer weather. Burning more calories and sweating off those extra pounds is easier in the warmer evening temperatures! If you're like me you might prefer getting out early before the sun comes up and starting the day with an invigorating, quick paced walk!

Starting your day with exercise seems to give you an energy boost that lasts well after noon! Following up with a healthy breakfast powers you up for a productive day!

Why not take advantage of these last few weeks of Summer and invite some friends over for an evening of healthy treats and plenty of outdoor fun. Or, save on the clean-up and meet them at a local park. Toss the Frisbee. Play tennis. Walk around the park - several times if you can. Or bring your bikes or skates.

There is still plenty of time to play nine holes of golf after work. Many public courses have a special rate after 5:30 in the evening. Make your fitness quest fun! Enjoy the journey - and a much healthier lifestyle!

Make some time for you and your family and loved ones. Getting in shape can be a fun adventure. Write down some time in your planner - every day - for healthy pursuits. And make sure you keep your food choices healthy too!

Health experts agree - the quickest way to lose weight is to enjoy daily exercise and healthy eating choices. Start getting in shape fast and watch your waistline start to shrink!

Saturday, August 16, 2008

The Quickest Way to Lose Weight - Change Your Habits


I wish the quickest way to lose weight was as easy as the TV commercials make it out to be. The good news is that we can enjoy ourselves and have lots of fun while we exercise and lose weight fast! Enjoy a variety of sports and exercise routines and you'll be on the road to getting in shape fast!

A few very basic fundamentals lead to natural, and lasting weight loss. And to a much healthier life! The key is simple - make your healthy choices a habit! Make a habit of exercise. And the same for healthy eating. Where we are today is the result of the choices we've made. My choosing to enjoy too many donuts and sugary snacks has resulted in the overweight, pot-bellied body I sometimes can't believe I've developed.

The choice is totally up to each of us. We can choose to adopt healthier habits. We can choose to have more fun playing sports we enjoy! Have more enjoy as a result of our daily exercise time. To look better and feel more energized. To enjoy much better health while adopting a healthy eating habit.

Today is a great day to start getting healthy and enjoying the rest of your life. Make a couple, very basic changes in your daily routine. Get some exercise time in each day. Skip the soda. Try some green tea instead! Pass on the fat-food and enjoy some natural foods. Eat more raw vegetables.

Have at least two pieces of fruit every day. Grab a bag of walnuts and snack on a few! They have a healthy fats and some say they're good for the brain as well! Toss some fresh blueberries in a cup of low-fat yogurt. Add some flax seed to a healthy shake!

Then get up and get some exercise. Pass on the morning news and join your children for a nice walk around the block. Take your dog jogging! Grab some tennis rackets and head out for the tennis courts and an hour of pure fun!

Health experts agree the quickest way to lose weight is to exercise, eat right, and start getting in shape fast!