Monday, April 20, 2009

Build Healthy Muscles - Exercise and Lose Weight Fast!


In addition to the physical benefits - the psychological benefits of exercise are clear. Exercise reduces stress and relieves tensions that might otherwise lead to overeating. Exercise builds physical fitness which in turn builds self-confidence, enhanced self-image, and a positive outlook. When you start to feel good about yourself, you are more likely to want to make other positive changes in your lifestyle that will help keep your weight under control.

In addition, exercise can be fun, provide recreation and offer opportunities for companionship. The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports or other activities are a boost to mental and physical health. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear when you’re concentrating on returning a serve, sinking a putt or going another mile! Start today. Join a tennis league or go out and buy those running shoes you know you’ll use! There are many natural and healthy ways to lose weight fast!

Start your fitness journal. Make today Day 1 in your journey.
Start getting in shape fast and add more fun to your life now!

A few tips to keep you going:

* Make a specific plan and write it down. Schedule time for yourself.
* Keep setting realistic goals as you go along, and remind yourself of them often.
* Keep a log to record your progress and make sure to keep it up-to-date.
* Include weight and/or percent body fat measures in your log. Extra pounds can easily creep back.
* Evaluate your progress and increase the time and intensity of your workouts as you progress.
* Enlist the support and company of your family and friends.
* Update others on your successes.
* Get plenty of rest.
* Avoid injuries by pacing yourself and including a warm up and cool down period as part of every workout. Stretch slowly! Stretching helps build healthy muscles!
* Reward yourself every so often for a job well done!

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