Weight Loss Physical Physics

Newton’s First Law of Motion states: “An object in motion tends to stay in motion and an object at rest tends to stay at rest, unless acted on by an outside force.” Sound familiar? It pretty much describes how we let ourselves gain weight and resist loosing it. It’s time that you act on it. So get moving and lay off the (Fig) Newtons.

TODAY: TAKE AN EXTENDED WALK.

Your Weight-Loss Success Starts With The First Step

We’re creatures of habit. Chances are that you have a daily schedule that is within minutes of being the same every single day. The same wake-up time, meals, relaxation, computer, even sitting in the same place to do it all. Well now you need to add another scheduled time. Schedule a specific time to walk every day. Morning, noon, after dinner, whatever will work for you. Morning is most likely the best because you can adjust your existing schedule for it easier. You also will be less likely to skip it because you are tired, too busy, or just lazy.

Start by walking the neighborhood route I suggested yesterday. Walk that same route every day at the same time, every day for a week. Then alternate with another route for a week. Then the magic happens. Studies show that doing something for 14 days will imprint the action on your brain. You will then do it as your routine and actually miss it if you change it. You will also begin to get a lot of satisfaction out of your dedicated success.

Beginning today, start every day on the right foot.

TODAY: SCHEDULE YOUR WALKING TIME AND WALK THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Change It Up

Changing up your exercise routine is the best way to prevent a weight loss plateau. You ought to change it every 4 to 6 weeks. It will also reduce your boredom and keep you going. Since the weather is changing too, it will give you more opportunities. So decide on new exercises, a new route to walk, new places to go and a new attitude. Just get out there!

TODAY: PICK A NEW EXERCISE ROUTINE FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

All Those Steps Count

You may have one of those pedometers and really don’t know what the numbers can mean to you. Well, 2,000 to 4,000 steps equals 1 to 2 miles. Do that and nothing else and you can still expect to lose about five pounds per year. Combine it with reduced calories to make those numbers really count.

TODAY: WALK 2,000 STEPS.