Most people know what they should do. The problem usually is
finding the time or just digging down and making the tough choices. If you’re
looking for a way to get fit and become healthier I have some suggestions.
First, you need to make a regular time to exercise that
doesn’t revolve around your busy schedule. You need to pick a day of the week or maybe two
that you’ll keep on a weekly basis. Weekends for most people will give you one
day for starters. If you have to decide on a daily basis you’ll never make exercise a routine.
The most important thing is to choose something that you
don’t hate. If jogging is too hard, try walking. If walking on a treadmill is
work, go outside on the trails. Set the bar to a level you can jump over easily. Fitness can be fun, if
not at least tolerable.
Another winning tip is to start with a goal that’s easy to attain.
To go from a couch potato to a gym rat is unrealistic. Exercising three times a
week for an hour is a great weight loss recipe, but not for a beginner. If you
just want to get going try moving more two times a week for 15-20 minutes. You
can build from there little by little.
If weight loss is you goal, try to eat more fish. It has been
said, if you eat fish twice a week you will improve your health. The good news,
there are frozen fish dinners that I am amazed by. Costco has a tilapia with
pesto that even fish haters would enjoy. If you check the labels you’ll find
most fish dinners are high protein and lower carbs. and calories.
Finally, the new reality for weight loss means stay away
from starch. This means breads; pasta and even rice should be used sparingly.
What you can do here is have a lean protein source with your meal but have
double veggies or start with a salad. This is a hard one in the beginning but
is guaranteed to yield positive results!
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