Don’t think of it as HAVING to exercise. Instead, focus on how you WANT to exercise so you can feel great. That’s because you will. You will sleep better, have more energy, a clearer mind and even a better sex life. Physical activity is good for you whether you are trying to lose weight or not. Keep it positive and you’ll end up looking positively great!
TODAY: THINK OF HOW GOOD YOU’RE BEING TO YOURSELF WHEN YOU EXERCISE.
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.
There is no sense in trying to start a diet during the holidays. Go ahead, eat and imbibe. Sit around and watch those DVDs you get. I’ll start nagging you the Monday after the new year. THIS is going to be the year to get back in better shape! So I’m going to nag you until you back to a healthy weight. To get ready maybe ease up a little on the calories now so there is less to lose. I’ve heard we average a five pound gain over the holidays! Don’t overdo it or you’ll have that much more to lose to get back to needing to lose weight.
Start thinking of the time you dedicate to exercise as your own personal time. I like to use it as time to think and work out the things that have been going on. Problem solving, developing ideas, making plans, things like that. It even happens when I’m mowing the lawn. Your brain doesn’t have a whole lot to do when you’re just walking, and I think that the increased blood flow helps give it a jump start. Some of that is actually reinforced in studies that show walking to be a benefit for Alzheimer’s patients.
So skip the Mp3 player or radio. Just start walking, breath deeply and listen to your thoughts.
TODAY: WALK AND COME UP WITH SOME IDEAS.
The next time you head to the grocery, skip grabbing a cart by the door. Just pick up one of those handy baskets. If you have a lot of shopping to do take two. (one for each hand) Then as you shop you’ll be getting more exercise by carrying around some weight. In addition to that you’ll be more aware of what you’re putting in the basket and may buy less food, threby eating less, losing weight and even saving money. Of course don’t be tempted to buy just lightweight stuff or you’ll end up with more chips and Cheetos.
TODAY: DON’T USE A SHOPPING CART AT THE GROCERY.
Daily Nag, Exercise | Diet Nag | 
June 28, 2010 6:04 am | 
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