So, did you find something new to do this week? Have you tried out some weights or a new class or type of exercise? Did you find it challenging? If you did then you're on the right track. The moment we start finding exercise easy then we need to consider making a change in order to keep our body challenged. Now just because it becomes challenging again does not have to mean we hate it or don't want to do it. That seems to be the problem for most people and I'd like to help you get around that part.
Exercise can be fun. Really, no joke. It's just that not everyone wants their exercise to be going to the gym and doing the eliptical or treadmill or an aerobics class. Can you remember the last time you looked forward to exercise? I bet you didn't call it exercise. Maybe it was playing baseball with friends when you were 11 or going to the beach and swimming as a teenager. Maybe it was going out for a walk with your partner or biking with your child. When was the last time you were active and didn't really notice it? That may be the type of activity you are best suited for. Hmmmm.... puts things in a different light doesn't it?
Yes, it is a good idea to do weights and cardio and some form of exercise regularly, but if you are really going to accomplish this year's challenge you have to find something that you enjoy or it's just work and nobody wants to do that. If you can find a couple of things that you think you'd enjoy that are active and only have to add in some weights and maybe some walking or another form of exercise one day a week then it just becomes a part of your life rather than a big OH NO I HAVE TO WORK OUT TODAY.
Take a little time this week thinking about what forms of activity you have enjoyed or think you would enjoy and then scope out when and where those activities are going on in your community. Could you join a baseball team or a squash league or take some swimming lessons to make exercise something you look forward to? Is there something you could do with your kids or lessons you could do together? I know in my community there is a running group that caters to the whole family. Time to get creative. Find something you could really enjoy. Happy looking!
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I have lost 15 pounds to date. I am eating differently and adding in new exercises and I am losing both inches and pounds! I have a few more sets of 15 to go but I am well on my way and am feeling very encouraged by family and friends. Thank you for this blog - a step by step plan to help me accomplish my goal!
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